Warrenton, OR Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Warrenton. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Warrenton compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Warrenton, Oregon

Cost of living in Warrenton 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 Warrenton 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:

117 Cost of living index 1.2x higher vs US
#46 Cheapest in Oregon (of 100)
#4,144 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$498,702 Median home value
$1,305 Median rent
$70,670 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Warrenton, OR?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Warrenton has an overall cost of living index of 117, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Oregon, Warrenton has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Oregon's index of 109.

The standard of living in Warrenton ranks as #46 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Warrenton ranks as the #54 most expensive place in the Beaver State.

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Warrenton Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Warrenton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Warrenton is 106.

  • The Groceries index in Warrenton is 112.

  • The Health index in Warrenton is 136.

  • The Housing index in Warrenton is 110.

  • The Transportation index in Warrenton is 112.

  • The Utilities index in Warrenton is 111.

Living Expense Warrenton Oregon National Average
Overall 117 109 100
Services 106 104 100
Groceries 112 106 100
Health 136 125 100
Housing 110 104 100
Transportation 112 106 100
Utilities 111 105 100

Warrenton Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages

Services
Warrenton 106
Oregon avg 104
Groceries
Warrenton 112
Oregon avg 106
Health
Warrenton 136
Oregon avg 125
Housing
Warrenton 110
Oregon avg 104
Transportation
Warrenton 112
Oregon avg 106
Utilities
Warrenton 111
Oregon avg 105

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Warrenton, OR Housing Cost Breakdown

$498,702Median Home Value
$1,305Median Rent
$70,670Median Income

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 Warrenton is $498,702.

  • The Median Rent in Warrenton is $1,305.

  • The Median Income in Warrenton is $70,670.

  • The Home Value To Income in Warrenton is 7.1x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Warrenton is 0.22x.

Statistic Warrenton Oregon United States
Median Home Value $498,702 $499,003 $332,700
Median Rent $1,305 $1,525 $1,413
Median Income $70,670 $83,011 $80,734
Home Value To Income 7.1x 6.0x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.22x 0.22x 0.21x

Warrenton, OR Costs By Category

Detailed Warrenton Services costs vs. Oregon
Item Warrenton Oregon
Shampoo $1.53 $1.28
Movie $12.98 $12.13
Bowling $18.31 $18
Haircut $41.22 $24.26
Beauty Salon $60.58 $45.56
Detailed Warrenton Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Item Warrenton Oregon
Ground Beef $6.17 $5.84
Fried Chicken $2.03 $1.57
Milk $5.04 $4.67
Potatoes $4.39 $4.93
Pizza $12.21 $12.09
Beer $12.07 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.63 $3.7
Detailed Warrenton Health costs vs. Oregon
Item Warrenton Oregon
Optometrist $131.94 $125.68
Doctor $188.49 $135.78
Dentist $115.08 $113.29
Detailed Warrenton Transportation costs vs. Oregon
Item Warrenton Oregon
Gasoline $4.16 $3.46
Tire Balancing $84.45 $59.92
Detailed Warrenton Utilities costs vs. Oregon
Item Warrenton Oregon
All Electricity $182.73 $193.99
Phone $190.36 $192.25

Warrenton SnackAbility

7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8.5/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 5/10
Diversity 8/10
Safety 3/10
Amenities 6/10
Education 7/10
Commute 9/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Warrenton

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Warrenton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Longview, WA has a cost of living index of 108, 0.9x Warrenton.

  • Astoria, OR has a cost of living index of 118, 1.0x Warrenton.

  • Seaside, OR has a cost of living index of 122, 1.0x Warrenton.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Warrenton
Longview, WA 38,069 108 0.9x
Astoria, OR 10,109 118 1.0x
Seaside, OR 7,192 122 1.0x