West ranking
8 Oregon cities ranked by cost of living, cheapest first.
Index 96
Index 142
Sorted by cost-of-living index — lowest (most affordable) first.
| # | City | Cost index | Median rent | Median income | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medford | 96 | $1,214/mo | $65,647 | 86K | Compare → |
| 2 | Salem | 97 | $1,224/mo | $67,540 | 176K | Compare → |
| 3 | Eugene | 100 | $1,269/mo | $61,481 | 177K | Compare → |
| 4 | Gresham | 115 | $1,452/mo | $69,437 | 114K | Compare → |
| 5 | Portland | 121 | $1,530/mo | $85,876 | 646K | Compare → |
| 6 | Bend | 130 | $1,649/mo | $82,671 | 99K | Compare → |
| 7 | Beaverton | 131 | $1,663/mo | $88,899 | 98K | Compare → |
| 8 | Hillsboro | 142 | $1,797/mo | $98,891 | 107K | Compare → |
Across Oregon, Medford is the most affordable city we track (cost index 96, with median rent around $1,214/mo), while Hillsboro sits at the top of the range with an index of 142—roughly 48% pricier than Medford. Use the table above to compare any Oregon city directly against Medford.
The other end of the ranking — priciest first.