Cheapest Places to Live in Oregon (2026)
Looking for the most affordable cities in Oregon? We ranked 6 Oregon cities by median home value. The cheapest is Grants Pass (~$421,000); the Oregon median is $468,000.
Most affordable cities in Oregon
Ranked by median home value, lowest first:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grants Pass | $421,000 | $263 |
| 2 | Salem | $464,000 | $267 |
| 3 | Beaverton | $499,000 | $290 |
| 4 | Eugene | $529,500 | $312 |
| 5 | Portland | $549,000 | $325 |
| 6 | Bend | $714,500 | $415 |
Most expensive cities in Oregon
The priciest Oregon markets by median home value:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bend | $714,500 | $415 |
| 2 | Portland | $549,000 | $325 |
| 3 | Eugene | $529,500 | $312 |
| 4 | Beaverton | $499,000 | $290 |
| 5 | Salem | $464,000 | $267 |
| 6 | Grants Pass | $421,000 | $263 |
How we rank Oregon cities
Rankings use the typical (median) home value for each city from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research). Affordability also depends on incomes, taxes, and cost of living — see each city page for local detail. Directional estimates, not appraisals.
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Oregon affordability: FAQ
What is the cheapest place to live in Oregon? +
Based on median home value, Grants Pass is among the most affordable cities in Oregon, with a typical home around $421,000 — well below the Oregon median of $468,000.
What is the most expensive city in Oregon? +
By median home value, Bend is among the priciest in Oregon, with a typical home around $714,500.
Is Oregon an affordable place to live? +
The median home value in Oregon is about $468,000 (61% more expensive than the U.S. median of $290,000), but prices vary widely by city — from around $421,000 to $714,500.