Cost of Living in Milwaukie, OR
Population 21,256 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Milwaukie sits on the smaller end of the Oregon city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 6.0%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located 7 miles south of Portland, Milwaukie falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Portland's $558,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Milwaukie
The median home value in Milwaukie is $477,200 — 56% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,499/month, 14% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $82,422/year is 11% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.0%, 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 63.9°F and lows of 46.2°F, with about 4.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Milwaukie has a cost of living index of 140 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% 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 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 62 | 69 | 74 | 82 | 82 | 77 | 64 | 54 | 47 |
| Low °F | 36 | 37 | 40 | 44 | 49 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 54 | 47 | 41 | 36 |
| Precip" | 5.03 | 3.68 | 3.97 | 2.89 | 2.51 | 1.63 | 0.51 | 0.54 | 1.52 | 3.42 | 5.45 | 5.77 |
| Snow" | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Milwaukie, OR?
Milwaukie has a cost index of 140 (100 = national average). It is 40% above the national average.
What is average rent in Milwaukie, OR?
The median gross rent in Milwaukie is $1,499 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Milwaukie?
The median home value in Milwaukie is $477,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Milwaukie?
The median household income in Milwaukie is $82,422 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Milwaukie, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Milwaukie is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Milwaukie, OR affordable?
Milwaukie is above average in cost of living, with an index of 140 — about 40% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Milwaukie?
Milwaukie has average high temperatures of 63.9°F and average lows of 46.2°F. Annual precipitation is 36.9". Average annual snowfall is 4.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Milwaukie at a Glance
- Population
- 21,256
- Median Income
- $82,422
- Home Value
- $477,200
- Median Rent
- $1,499/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 63.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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