Cost of living in Troutdale 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 Troutdale 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:
The cost of living index in Troutdale is 123, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Troutdale is 1.2x higher than the national average.
Troutdale ranks as the #57 cheapest in Oregon out of 99.
Troutdale ranks as the #4,598 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.
The median home value in Troutdale is $482,493.
The median income in Troutdale is $84,339.
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Troutdale has an overall cost of living index of 123, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Troutdale has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Oregon's index of 112.
The standard of living in Troutdale ranks as #57 most affordable out of the 99 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Troutdale ranks as the #42 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Troutdale. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Troutdale is 105.
The Groceries index in Troutdale is 113.
The Health index in Troutdale is 109.
The Housing index in Troutdale is 167.
The Transportation index in Troutdale is 124.
The Utilities index in Troutdale is 94.
| Living Expense | Troutdale | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 113 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 167 | 124 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 124 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
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 2019-2023. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Troutdale is $482,493.
The Median Rent in Troutdale is $1,582.
The Median Income in Troutdale is $84,339.
The Home Value To Income in Troutdale is 5.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Troutdale is 0.23x.
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Troutdale. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Vancouver, WA has a cost of living index of 122, 1.0x Troutdale.
Gresham, OR has a cost of living index of 125, 1.0x Troutdale.
Lake Oswego, OR has a cost of living index of 166, 1.3x Troutdale.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Troutdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, WA | 192,696 | 122 | 1.0x |
| Gresham, OR | 112,818 | 125 | 1.0x |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 40,367 | 166 | 1.3x |
| Camas, WA | 26,779 | 142 | 1.2x |
| Happy Valley, OR | 25,572 | 150 | 1.2x |
| Hazel Dell, WA | 23,086 | 124 | 1.0x |
| Five Corners, WA | 21,444 | 123 | 1.0x |
| Battle Ground, WA | 21,293 | 126 | 1.0x |
| Washougal, WA | 16,945 | 127 | 1.0x |
| Sandy, OR | 12,738 | 124 | 1.0x |