Corvallis, OR Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Corvallis. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Corvallis compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Corvallis, Oregon

Cost of living in Corvallis research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Corvallis is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Oregon, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

128 Cost of living index 1.3x higher vs US
#75 Cheapest in Oregon (of 100)
#4,849 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$555,988 Median home value
$1,391 Median rent
$65,012 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Corvallis, OR?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Corvallis has an overall cost of living index of 128, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Oregon, Corvallis has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Oregon's index of 109.

The standard of living in Corvallis ranks as #75 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Corvallis ranks as the #25 most expensive place in the Beaver State.

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Corvallis Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Corvallis. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Corvallis is 106.

  • The Groceries index in Corvallis is 105.

  • The Health index in Corvallis is 175.

  • The Housing index in Corvallis is 110.

  • The Transportation index in Corvallis is 106.

  • The Utilities index in Corvallis is 113.

Living Expense Corvallis Oregon National Average
Overall 128 109 100
Services 106 104 100
Groceries 105 106 100
Health 175 125 100
Housing 110 104 100
Transportation 106 106 100
Utilities 113 105 100

Corvallis Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages

Services
Corvallis 106
Oregon avg 104
Groceries
Corvallis 105
Oregon avg 106
Health
Corvallis 175
Oregon avg 125
Housing
Corvallis 110
Oregon avg 104
Transportation
Corvallis 106
Oregon avg 106
Utilities
Corvallis 113
Oregon avg 105

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Corvallis, OR Housing Cost Breakdown

$555,988Median Home Value
$1,391Median Rent
$65,012Median Income

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 Corvallis is $555,988.

  • The Median Rent in Corvallis is $1,391.

  • The Median Income in Corvallis is $65,012.

  • The Home Value To Income in Corvallis is 8.6x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Corvallis is 0.26x.

Statistic Corvallis Oregon United States
Median Home Value $555,988 $499,003 $332,700
Median Rent $1,391 $1,525 $1,413
Median Income $65,012 $83,011 $80,734
Home Value To Income 8.6x 6.0x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.26x 0.22x 0.21x

Corvallis, OR Costs By Category

Detailed Corvallis Services costs vs. Oregon
Item Corvallis Oregon
Shampoo $1.52 $1.28
Movie $11.07 $12.13
Bowling $19.22 $18
Haircut $27.36 $24.26
Beauty Salon $43.93 $45.56
Detailed Corvallis Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Item Corvallis Oregon
Ground Beef $5.6 $5.84
Fried Chicken $2.03 $1.57
Milk $4.82 $4.67
Potatoes $4.42 $4.93
Pizza $12.91 $12.09
Beer $12.06 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.77 $3.7
Detailed Corvallis Health costs vs. Oregon
Item Corvallis Oregon
Optometrist $128.83 $125.68
Doctor $133.8 $135.78
Dentist $129.67 $113.29
Detailed Corvallis Transportation costs vs. Oregon
Item Corvallis Oregon
Gasoline $4.01 $3.46
Tire Balancing $50.89 $59.92
Detailed Corvallis Utilities costs vs. Oregon
Item Corvallis Oregon
All Electricity $184.23 $193.99
Phone $184.96 $192.25

Corvallis SnackAbility

7.5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 6/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 8/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 9.5/10
Education 9.5/10
Commute 9.5/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Corvallis

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Corvallis. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Eugene, OR has a cost of living index of 121, 0.9x Corvallis.

  • Salem, OR has a cost of living index of 116, 0.9x Corvallis.

  • Springfield, OR has a cost of living index of 111, 0.9x Corvallis.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Corvallis
Eugene, OR 179,591 121 0.9x
Salem, OR 178,865 116 0.9x
Springfield, OR 61,499 111 0.9x
Albany, OR 56,839 112 0.9x
Keizer, OR 39,082 118 0.9x
Woodburn, OR 27,875 111 0.9x
Dallas, OR 17,531 111 0.9x
Four Corners, OR 16,275 108 0.8x
Silverton, OR 10,456 120 0.9x
Stayton, OR 8,292 115 0.9x