Oregon, WI Cost Of Living

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

Cost of living in Oregon, Wisconsin

Cost of living in Oregon 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 Oregon is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Wisconsin, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

111 Cost of living index 1.1x higher vs US
#120 Cheapest in Wisconsin (of 146)
#3,622 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$489,919 Median home value
$1,221 Median rent
$102,978 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Oregon, WI?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Oregon has an overall cost of living index of 111, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Wisconsin, Oregon has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.

The standard of living in Oregon ranks as #120 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Oregon ranks as the #26 most expensive place in the Badger State.

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Oregon Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin

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

  • The Services index in Oregon is 98.

  • The Groceries index in Oregon is 100.

  • The Health index in Oregon is 143.

  • The Housing index in Oregon is 96.

  • The Transportation index in Oregon is 105.

  • The Utilities index in Oregon is 97.

Living Expense Oregon Wisconsin National Average
Overall 111 98 100
Services 98 98 100
Groceries 100 100 100
Health 143 91 100
Housing 96 99 100
Transportation 105 102 100
Utilities 97 100 100

Oregon Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages

Services
Oregon 98
Wisconsin avg 98
Groceries
Oregon 100
Wisconsin avg 100
Health
Oregon 143
Wisconsin avg 91
Housing
Oregon 96
Wisconsin avg 99
Transportation
Oregon 105
Wisconsin avg 102
Utilities
Oregon 97
Wisconsin avg 100

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

Oregon, WI Housing Cost Breakdown

$489,919Median Home Value
$1,221Median Rent
$102,978Median Income

Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, 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 Oregon is $489,919.

  • The Median Rent in Oregon is $1,221.

  • The Median Income in Oregon is $102,978.

  • The Home Value To Income in Oregon is 4.8x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Oregon is 0.14x.

Statistic Oregon Wisconsin United States
Median Home Value $489,919 $330,171 $332,700
Median Rent $1,221 $1,087 $1,413
Median Income $102,978 $77,485 $80,734
Home Value To Income 4.8x 4.3x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.14x 0.17x 0.21x

Oregon, WI Costs By Category

Detailed Oregon Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Item Oregon Wisconsin
Shampoo $1.22 $1.28
Movie $12.47 $12.13
Bowling $27.76 $18
Haircut $24.26 $24.26
Beauty Salon $66.46 $45.56
Detailed Oregon Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Item Oregon Wisconsin
Ground Beef $6.27 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.45 $1.57
Milk $4.79 $4.67
Potatoes $4.2 $4.93
Pizza $10.96 $12.09
Beer $8.82 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.76 $3.7
Detailed Oregon Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Item Oregon Wisconsin
Optometrist $70.37 $125.68
Doctor $222.85 $135.78
Dentist $122.45 $113.29
Detailed Oregon Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
Item Oregon Wisconsin
Gasoline $3.39 $3.46
Tire Balancing $65.66 $59.92
Detailed Oregon Utilities costs vs. Wisconsin
Item Oregon Wisconsin
All Electricity $226.9 $193.99
Phone $185.25 $192.25

Oregon SnackAbility

7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 9/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 8/10
Diversity 6/10
Safety 9/10
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 9.5/10
Commute 8/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Oregon

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

  • Tigard, OR has a cost of living index of 136, 1.2x Oregon.

  • Lake Oswego, OR has a cost of living index of 166, 1.5x Oregon.

  • Bethany, OR has a cost of living index of 158, 1.4x Oregon.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Tigard, OR 56,011 136 1.2x
Lake Oswego, OR 40,381 166 1.5x
Bethany, OR 33,106 158 1.4x
Camas, WA 27,007 140 1.3x
West Linn, OR 26,935 153 1.4x
Sherwood, OR 20,307 138 1.2x
Canby, OR 18,134 127 1.1x
Oak Grove, OR 16,796 129 1.2x
Troutdale, OR 15,923 128 1.2x
Oatfield, OR 13,294 128 1.2x