What is the cost of living in Philomath, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Philomath has an overall cost of living index of 117, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Philomath has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Philomath ranks as #46 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Philomath ranks as the #54 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Philomath Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Philomath. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Philomath is 107.
The Groceries index in Philomath is 106.
The Health index in Philomath is 132.
The Housing index in Philomath is 110.
The Transportation index in Philomath is 106.
The Utilities index in Philomath is 113.
| Living Expense | Philomath | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 132 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 105 | 100 |
Philomath Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Philomath, 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 Philomath is $518,378.
The Median Rent in Philomath is $1,477.
The Median Income in Philomath is $83,672.
The Home Value To Income in Philomath is 6.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Philomath is 0.21x.
Philomath, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Philomath Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Philomath Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Philomath Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Philomath Transportation costs vs. Oregon
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Philomath
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Philomath. 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 Philomath.
Salem, OR has a cost of living index of 116, 1.0x Philomath.
Springfield, OR has a cost of living index of 111, 0.9x Philomath.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Philomath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 179,591 | 121 | 1.0x |
| Salem, OR | 178,865 | 116 | 1.0x |
| Springfield, OR | 61,499 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Corvallis, OR | 59,960 | 128 | 1.1x |
| Albany, OR | 56,839 | 112 | 1.0x |
| Keizer, OR | 39,082 | 118 | 1.0x |
| Dallas, OR | 17,531 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Four Corners, OR | 16,275 | 108 | 0.9x |
| Silverton, OR | 10,456 | 120 | 1.0x |
| Stayton, OR | 8,292 | 115 | 1.0x |
