What is the cost of living in Stayton, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Stayton has an overall cost of living index of 115, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Stayton has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Stayton ranks as #39 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Stayton ranks as the #61 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Stayton Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Stayton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Stayton is 104.
The Groceries index in Stayton is 107.
The Health index in Stayton is 138.
The Housing index in Stayton is 103.
The Transportation index in Stayton is 112.
The Utilities index in Stayton is 104.
| Living Expense | Stayton | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 138 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 105 | 100 |
Stayton Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Stayton, 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 Stayton is $463,064.
The Median Rent in Stayton is $1,172.
The Median Income in Stayton is $78,268.
The Home Value To Income in Stayton is 5.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Stayton is 0.18x.
Stayton, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Stayton Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Stayton Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Stayton Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Stayton Transportation costs vs. Oregon
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Stayton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Stayton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Salem, OR has a cost of living index of 116, 1.0x Stayton.
Albany, OR has a cost of living index of 112, 1.0x Stayton.
Keizer, OR has a cost of living index of 118, 1.0x Stayton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Stayton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | 178,865 | 116 | 1.0x |
| Albany, OR | 56,839 | 112 | 1.0x |
| Keizer, OR | 39,082 | 118 | 1.0x |
| Hayesville, OR | 21,246 | 109 | 0.9x |
| Lebanon, OR | 19,344 | 103 | 0.9x |
| Four Corners, OR | 16,275 | 108 | 0.9x |
| Silverton, OR | 10,456 | 120 | 1.0x |
| Independence, OR | 10,199 | 111 | 1.0x |
