What is the cost of living in Coos Bay, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Coos Bay has an overall cost of living index of 108, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Coos Bay has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Coos Bay ranks as #23 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Coos Bay ranks as the #77 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Coos Bay Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Coos Bay. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Coos Bay is 103.
The Groceries index in Coos Bay is 108.
The Health index in Coos Bay is 104.
The Housing index in Coos Bay is 103.
The Transportation index in Coos Bay is 108.
The Utilities index in Coos Bay is 110.
| Living Expense | Coos Bay | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 104 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 105 | 100 |
Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay Get matched →Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Coos Bay, 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 Coos Bay is $323,164.
The Median Rent in Coos Bay is $1,034.
The Median Income in Coos Bay is $56,524.
The Home Value To Income in Coos Bay is 5.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Coos Bay is 0.22x.
Coos Bay, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Coos Bay Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Coos Bay Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Coos Bay Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Coos Bay Transportation costs vs. Oregon
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Coos Bay
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Coos Bay. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Roseburg, OR has a cost of living index of 105, 1.0x Coos Bay.
North Bend, OR has a cost of living index of 108, 1.0x Coos Bay.
Florence, OR has a cost of living index of 116, 1.1x Coos Bay.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Coos Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseburg, OR | 23,778 | 105 | 1.0x |
| North Bend, OR | 10,171 | 108 | 1.0x |
| Florence, OR | 9,482 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Sutherlin, OR | 8,599 | 105 | 1.0x |
| Green, OR | 7,541 | 101 | 0.9x |
| Winston, OR | 5,690 | 104 | 1.0x |
