Cost of Living in Coos Bay, OR
Population 15,867 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Coos Bay is a smaller Oregon community of around 16000 residents, where median household incomes of $55,292 and housing costs ($272,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.
Coos Bay is about 75 miles southwest of Eugene, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Eugene's $435,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Coos Bay
The median home value in Coos Bay is $272,100 — 11% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $986/month, 25% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,292/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, 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 59.7°F and lows of 46.4°F. Overall, Coos Bay has a cost of living index of 84 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% less 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 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 57 | 53 |
| Low °F | 41 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 48 | 51 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 47 | 44 | 40 |
| Precip" | 9.43 | 6.99 | 7.49 | 5.40 | 2.95 | 1.55 | 0.35 | 0.42 | 1.55 | 4.24 | 8.30 | 10.47 |
| Snow" | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Coos Bay, OR?
Coos Bay has a cost index of 84 (100 = national average). It is 16% below the national average.
What is average rent in Coos Bay, OR?
The median gross rent in Coos Bay is $986 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Coos Bay?
The median home value in Coos Bay is $272,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Coos Bay?
The median household income in Coos Bay is $55,292 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Coos Bay, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Coos Bay is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Coos Bay, OR affordable?
Yes, Coos Bay is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 84 — about 16% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Coos Bay?
Coos Bay has average high temperatures of 59.7°F and average lows of 46.4°F. Annual precipitation is 59.1". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Coos Bay at a Glance
- Population
- 15,867
- Median Income
- $55,292
- Home Value
- $272,100
- Median Rent
- $986/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 59.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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