Cost of Living in Santa Clara, OR
Population 10,623 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Santa Clara a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $382,000.
Located <5 miles north of Eugene, Santa Clara falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 12% lower than Eugene's $435,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Santa Clara
The median home value in Santa Clara is $381,700 — 25% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,571/month, 20% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $82,530/year is 11% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, 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 64.2°F and lows of 41.9°F. Overall, Santa Clara has a cost of living index of 123 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% 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 | 61 | 68 | 74 | 84 | 84 | 78 | 65 | 53 | 47 |
| Low °F | 35 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 42 | 38 | 34 |
| Precip" | 6.05 | 4.67 | 4.64 | 3.32 | 2.46 | 1.23 | 0.32 | 0.39 | 1.39 | 3.17 | 5.98 | 7.21 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Santa Clara, OR?
Santa Clara has a cost index of 123 (100 = national average). It is 23% above the national average.
What is average rent in Santa Clara, OR?
The median gross rent in Santa Clara is $1,571 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Santa Clara?
The median home value in Santa Clara is $381,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Santa Clara?
The median household income in Santa Clara is $82,530 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Santa Clara, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Santa Clara is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Santa Clara, OR affordable?
Santa Clara is above average in cost of living, with an index of 123 — about 23% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara has average high temperatures of 64.2°F and average lows of 41.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Santa Clara at a Glance
- Population
- 10,623
- Median Income
- $82,530
- Home Value
- $381,700
- Median Rent
- $1,571/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 64.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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