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
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Warrenton, 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 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.
Warrenton, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Warrenton Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Warrenton Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Warrenton Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Warrenton Transportation costs vs. Oregon
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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 |
