What is the cost of living in Astoria, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Astoria has an overall cost of living index of 118, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Astoria has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Astoria ranks as #49 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Astoria ranks as the #51 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Astoria Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Astoria. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Astoria is 103.
The Groceries index in Astoria is 112.
The Health index in Astoria is 147.
The Housing index in Astoria is 110.
The Transportation index in Astoria is 112.
The Utilities index in Astoria is 107.
| Living Expense | Astoria | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 147 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 105 | 100 |
Astoria Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Astoria, 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 Astoria is $474,605.
The Median Rent in Astoria is $1,239.
The Median Income in Astoria is $68,007.
The Home Value To Income in Astoria is 7.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Astoria is 0.22x.
Astoria, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Astoria Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Astoria Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Astoria Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Astoria Transportation costs vs. Oregon
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Astoria
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Astoria. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Longview, WA has a cost of living index of 108, 0.9x Astoria.
Kelso, WA has a cost of living index of 107, 0.9x Astoria.
Seaside, OR has a cost of living index of 122, 1.0x Astoria.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Astoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, WA | 38,069 | 108 | 0.9x |
| Kelso, WA | 12,684 | 107 | 0.9x |
| Seaside, OR | 7,192 | 122 | 1.0x |
| Warrenton, OR | 6,327 | 117 | 1.0x |
