Cost of Living in Bandon, OR
Population 3,323 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
With a median age of 58, Bandon functions largely as a retirement market. Housing costs — $450,000 for a typical home — anchor most household budgets, and the state's treatment of pension income tends to matter more than wage-driven tax comparisons. A poverty rate near 21% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Geographically, Bandon lies roughly 90 miles southwest of the nearest major metro, Eugene. Housing prices track closely with Eugene's $435,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Bandon
The median home value in Bandon is $449,600 — 47% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $907/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $46,250/year is 38% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 12.3%, above 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 58.9°F and lows of 42.1°F. Overall, Bandon has a cost of living index of 116 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% more expensive.
Bandon has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 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 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 56 | 51 |
| Low °F | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 44 | 47 | 51 | 50 | 47 | 42 | 39 | 36 |
| Precip" | 10.71 | 8.50 | 8.45 | 5.50 | 2.87 | 2.45 | 0.51 | 0.46 | 1.77 | 4.23 | 8.99 | 10.90 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Bandon, OR?
Bandon has a cost index of 116 (100 = national average). It is 16% above the national average.
What is average rent in Bandon, OR?
The median gross rent in Bandon is $907 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Bandon?
The median home value in Bandon is $449,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Bandon?
The median household income in Bandon is $46,250 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Bandon, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bandon is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Bandon, OR affordable?
Bandon is above average in cost of living, with an index of 116 — about 16% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Bandon?
Bandon has average high temperatures of 58.9°F and average lows of 42.1°F. Annual precipitation is 65.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Bandon at a Glance
- Population
- 3,323
- Median Income
- $46,250
- Home Value
- $449,600
- Median Rent
- $907/mo
- Unemployment
- 12.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 58.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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