What is the cost of living in Pendleton, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Pendleton has an overall cost of living index of 103, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Pendleton has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Pendleton ranks as #9 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Pendleton ranks as the #91 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Pendleton Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Pendleton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Pendleton is 105.
The Groceries index in Pendleton is 110.
The Health index in Pendleton is 99.
The Housing index in Pendleton is 111.
The Transportation index in Pendleton is 110.
The Utilities index in Pendleton is 108.
| Living Expense | Pendleton | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 99 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 105 | 100 |
Pendleton Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Pendleton, 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 Pendleton is $295,556.
The Median Rent in Pendleton is $956.
The Median Income in Pendleton is $66,563.
The Home Value To Income in Pendleton is 4.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Pendleton is 0.17x.
Pendleton, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Pendleton Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Pendleton Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Pendleton Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Pendleton Transportation costs vs. Oregon
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Pendleton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Pendleton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Kennewick, WA has a cost of living index of 116, 1.1x Pendleton.
Pasco, WA has a cost of living index of 112, 1.1x Pendleton.
Richland, WA has a cost of living index of 121, 1.2x Pendleton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Pendleton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WA | 85,295 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Pasco, WA | 79,575 | 112 | 1.1x |
| Richland, WA | 62,753 | 121 | 1.2x |
| Walla Walla, WA | 33,925 | 109 | 1.1x |
| Hermiston, OR | 19,546 | 106 | 1.0x |
| La Grande, OR | 13,058 | 103 | 1.0x |
| College Place, WA | 9,854 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Umatilla, OR | 7,508 | 103 | 1.0x |
| Milton-Freewater, OR | 7,036 | 97 | 0.9x |
| Finley, WA | 5,634 | 112 | 1.1x |
