Historical data
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Cost of living index
2010–2024MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Cost of Living Index
Oregon's overall cost of living index is 113.0 (U.S. average = 100), driven mainly by high housing costs in Portland and Bend.
Regional Price Parity, all items
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities (SARPP line 1).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity, all items2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 103.4 | 100 |
Housing Costs
Oregon's housing cost index is 138 (U.S. average = 100), among the highest in the West outside California.
Housing price parity (rents)
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities, housing (SARPP line 3).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Housing price parity (rents)2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 108.6 | 100 |
Utility Costs
Oregon's utilities cost index is 92, below the national average thanks to abundant hydroelectric power.
Utilities price parity
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities, utilities (SARPP line 4).
Electricity price per kWh (West region)
1979–2024BLS Average Price Data, annual average (APU040072610).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 107 | 100 |
Food Costs
Oregon's food and groceries index is 104, slightly above the national average.
Goods price parity
2008–2024BEA Regional Price Parities, goods (SARPP line 2).
Food price index (West region)
2006–2025BLS CPI-U food, West region, annual average (CUUR0400SAF1).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Goods price parity2024, BEA Regional Price Parities | 105.3 | 100 |
- •Oregon has no general sales tax, so grocery and retail prices avoid an added tax.
Healthcare Costs
Oregon's healthcare cost index is 101, roughly matching the national average.
Medical care price index (West region)
2006–2025BLS CPI-U medical care, West region, annual average (CUUR0400SAM).
Transportation Costs
Oregon's transportation cost index is 108, with average gas prices around $4.10 per gallon, above the national average.
Regular gasoline price
1993–2025U.S. EIA weekly retail price, all formulations, West Coast region (PADD 5), annual average (EMM_EPMR_PTE_R50_DPG).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline priceWeek of 2026-10-05, U.S. EIA weekly retail price | $5.73 per gallon | $4.35 per gallon |