Cities › Oregon

Cost of Living in Corvallis, OR

Population 59,960 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,391
Median home value$502,900
Median household income$65,012

The median rent in Corvallis, OR is $1,391/month, 9% lower than the Oregon median and about the same as the U.S. median. The median home value is $502,900, 51% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $65,012 a year, 22% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 25.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $55,640/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 7.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,543/mo

Run your own numbers: mortgage calculator · hourly to salary

Corvallis vs. Oregon vs. U.S.

CorvallisOregonU.S.
Median rent$1,391$1,525$1,413
Median home value$502,900$477,600$332,700
Median household income$65,012$83,011$80,734
Homeownership rate41.7%63.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher61.4%36.8%35.7%
Poverty rate24.3%11.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate8.4%5.4%5.2%
Work from home18.9%19.0%15.1%
Median age27.940.438.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Corvallis, OR?

The median gross rent in Corvallis, OR is $1,391 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Corvallis, OR?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $55,640 a year in gross income.

Is Corvallis, OR expensive to live in?

Rent there is about the same as the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 7.7 times the median household income.

Other cities in Oregon

Portland, ORRent $1,655 · Income $90,919Eugene, ORRent $1,402 · Income $66,562Salem, ORRent $1,400 · Income $75,487Gresham, ORRent $1,586 · Income $77,795Hillsboro, ORRent $1,978 · Income $106,409Bend, ORRent $1,883 · Income $96,394

Cities with a similar cost of living

Lakeland, FLRent $1,395 · Income $64,185Rosenberg, TXRent $1,379 · Income $65,668Richmond, VARent $1,372 · Income $64,587Houston, TXRent $1,361 · Income $64,813Crestview, FLRent $1,366 · Income $65,480Wilmington, NCRent $1,395 · Income $66,738

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Explore more

Wix Alternatives for Small Businesses & Freelancers (2026)Best Web Hosting for First-Time Site Owners (2026)Mortgage Payment CalculatorDiscount CalculatorPlay: Tide Pool PopPlay: Orbit Dodge
Get the best finds weekly

New tools, top deals and new pages — one short email a week. No spam.