What is the cost of living in Florence, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Florence has an overall cost of living index of 116, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Florence has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Florence ranks as #42 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Florence ranks as the #58 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Florence Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Florence. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Florence is 100.
The Groceries index in Florence is 108.
The Health index in Florence is 134.
The Housing index in Florence is 106.
The Transportation index in Florence is 105.
The Utilities index in Florence is 113.
| Living Expense | Florence | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 134 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 105 | 100 |
Florence Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Florence, 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 Florence is $435,247.
The Median Rent in Florence is $1,259.
The Median Income in Florence is $53,333.
The Home Value To Income in Florence is 8.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Florence is 0.28x.
Florence, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Florence Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Florence Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Florence Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Florence Transportation costs vs. Oregon
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Florence
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Florence. 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, 1.0x Florence.
Coos Bay, OR has a cost of living index of 108, 0.9x Florence.
Newport, OR has a cost of living index of 116, 1.0x Florence.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Florence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 179,591 | 121 | 1.0x |
| Coos Bay, OR | 15,925 | 108 | 0.9x |
| Newport, OR | 10,583 | 116 | 1.0x |
| North Bend, OR | 10,171 | 108 | 0.9x |
| Veneta, OR | 5,200 | 110 | 0.9x |
