salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. It is a highly educated city: 57.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,920 a year. That is $39 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 79 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Slope?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Slope
| Size | West Slope | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,828 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,522 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,928 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,338 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Slope 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 West Slope, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Slope
Life in West Slope
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Slope?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,193 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $755,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $75,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Slope, OR?
Renting in West Slope costs a median of about $2,048 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in West Slope?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,920 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Slope cheap or expensive?
West Slope is rated OK: rent takes 21.7% of the typical household income of $113,108. It ranks 79th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Slope?
The median homeowner in West Slope pays $6,266 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is West Slope 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 West Slope?
The median home value in West Slope is $755,300, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
6,582 people live in West Slope. Numbers are typical (middle) values.