What is the cost of living in Brookings, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Brookings has an overall cost of living index of 124, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Brookings has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Brookings ranks as #62 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Brookings ranks as the #38 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Brookings Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Brookings. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Brookings is 106.
The Groceries index in Brookings is 105.
The Health index in Brookings is 161.
The Housing index in Brookings is 109.
The Transportation index in Brookings is 105.
The Utilities index in Brookings is 110.
| Living Expense | Brookings | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 161 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 105 | 100 |
Brookings Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Protect your home budget Compare home warranties in Brookings Get matched →Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Brookings, 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 Brookings is $477,228.
The Median Rent in Brookings is $1,415.
The Median Income in Brookings is $74,933.
The Home Value To Income in Brookings is 6.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Brookings is 0.23x.
