salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,440 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 85 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tualatin?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tualatin
| Size | Tualatin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,505 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,719 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,959 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,346 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,352 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tualatin overall?
Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Tualatin, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tualatin
Life in Tualatin
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tualatin?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,273 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $628,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tualatin, OR?
Renting in Tualatin costs a median of about $2,086 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Tualatin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,440 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tualatin cheap or expensive?
Tualatin is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $112,210. It ranks 85th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tualatin?
The median homeowner in Tualatin pays $5,856 a year in property taxes, about 0.93% of the median home value.
Is Tualatin more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Oregon are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Tualatin?
The median home value in Tualatin is $628,200, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
27,763 people live in Tualatin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.