The Most Affordable Cities in Oregon (2026)

Ranked by cost index: the average of renting, buying, goods, and services compared to the national average (100). All data from Census ACS 2024 and BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.

1

Salem

103.8

Rent: $1,507/mo · Homes: $433,000 · Income: $79,638

Up to 9.9% · Sales tax: 0.0%

2

Eugene

107.4

Rent: $1,492/mo · Homes: $471,000 · Income: $70,781

Up to 9.9% · Sales tax: 0.0%

3

Portland

123.1

Rent: $1,648/mo · Homes: $588,200 · Income: $91,478

Up to 9.9% · Sales tax: 0.0%

Sources: Rent and home prices from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Tax rates from Tax Foundation.