Cost of Living in Aloha, OR
Population 53,362 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
The Aloha cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $466,000, rents near $1,839 a month.
Located <5 miles southeast of Hillsboro, Aloha falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Hillsboro's $483,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Aloha
The median home value in Aloha is $465,500 — 53% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,839/month, 40% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,754/year is 30% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Oregon's top state income tax rate is 9.9% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. The climate averages highs of 63.4°F and lows of 41.5°F. Overall, Aloha has a cost of living index of 148 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 69 | 74 | 82 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 53 | 46 |
| Low °F | 34 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 45 | 49 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 41 | 37 | 33 |
| Precip" | 5.27 | 3.97 | 3.70 | 2.57 | 2.02 | 1.31 | 0.37 | 0.48 | 1.38 | 3.37 | 5.44 | 6.05 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Aloha, OR?
Aloha has a cost index of 148 (100 = national average). It is 48% above the national average.
What is average rent in Aloha, OR?
The median gross rent in Aloha is $1,839 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Aloha?
The median home value in Aloha is $465,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Aloha?
The median household income in Aloha is $96,754 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Aloha, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Aloha is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Aloha, OR affordable?
Aloha is above average in cost of living, with an index of 148 — about 48% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Aloha?
Aloha has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 41.5°F. Annual precipitation is 35.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Aloha at a Glance
- Population
- 53,362
- Median Income
- $96,754
- Home Value
- $465,500
- Median Rent
- $1,839/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 63.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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