What is the cost of living in Altamont, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Altamont has an overall cost of living index of 103, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Altamont has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Altamont ranks as #9 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Altamont ranks as the #91 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Altamont Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Altamont. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Altamont is 109.
The Groceries index in Altamont is 110.
The Health index in Altamont is 89.
The Housing index in Altamont is 104.
The Transportation index in Altamont is 109.
The Utilities index in Altamont is 108.
| Living Expense | Altamont | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 89 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 105 | 100 |
Altamont Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Altamont, OR Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Oregon, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Altamont is $260,367.
The Median Rent in Altamont is $1,015.
The Median Income in Altamont is $58,629.
The Home Value To Income in Altamont is 4.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Altamont is 0.21x.
Altamont, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Altamont Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Altamont Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Altamont Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Altamont Transportation costs vs. Oregon
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Altamont
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Altamont. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Klamath Falls, OR has a cost of living index of 104, 1.0x Altamont.
Ashland, OR has a cost of living index of 141, 1.4x Altamont.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Altamont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath Falls, OR | 22,115 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Ashland, OR | 21,259 | 141 | 1.4x |
