Cost of living in Oregon

 Oregon, USA
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Cost of living in Oregon vs. United States overall average

Oregon is 6.9% cheaper than United States overall.

Restaurants
pay 1.1% more in Oregon
Groceries
pay 9.7% less in Oregon
Transportation
pay 0.6% less in Oregon
Housing
pay 8.8% less in Oregon
Childcare
pay 22.4% less in Oregon
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.0% more in Oregon
Clothing
pay 8.8% less in Oregon

The cost of restaurants and entertainment and sports in Oregon are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, groceries, housing, clothing, and transportation are lower in Oregon.

Oregon Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $18.54
$11.87 - $35.17
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$10.74
$9.40 - $13.50
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.50
$1.88 - $3.30

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$3.80
$2.03 - $6.11
Local cheese (8 oz) $6.47
$4.24 - $11.63
Milk (1 gallon) $4.00
$3.03 - $5.82

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.12
$3.67 - $4.67
Monthly public transit pass $61.50
$71.25 - $75.00
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $29,115.08
$25,006.31 - $34,432.51

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Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$62.77
$44.00 - $109.08
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,520.31
$1,283.33 - $2,036.00
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,322.46
$1,118.75 - $1,862.50

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Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,149.13
$955.65 - $1,482.34
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $15,633.31
$10,802.86 - $19,349.86

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $6.27
$3.38 - $8.75
Cappuccino in mid-range area $4.84
$3.50 - $8.54
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$10.24
$8.70 - $14.91

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$47.79
$30.66 - $72.00
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$34.88
$22.92 - $51.66
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$86.24
$55.83 - $120.58

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These numbers reflect the average prices of 23 cities in the state of Oregon, such as Astoria, Springfield, Bend, Grants Pass, Fairview, and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Oregon, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Oregon.

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