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Cost of living in Clatsop County, OR

Estimated monthly cost
$3,188/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 41,343 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,032 32%
Federal tax $508 16%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $350 11%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $275 9%
Energy $163 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Clatsop County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$996
per month
1 bedroom
$1,032
per month
2 bedroom
$1,354
per month
3 bedroom
$1,817
per month
4 bedroom
$2,274
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Clatsop County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$68,705
per year
Individual earnings
$41,145
per year
Per capita
$40,991
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Clatsop County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$437,800
Annual property tax
$3,084

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Clatsop County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$117
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$46
per month
Annual total
$1,956
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Clatsop County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Clatsop County

State and local tax rates for Oregon.

State income tax
9.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
0.0%
Combined sales tax
0.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Clatsop County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.0 min
Drive alone
70.3%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
11.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Clatsop County

What it costs to live in Clatsop County each month.

Single person
$3,188
per month
  • Rent $1,032
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $508
  • State tax $275
Couple
$4,754
per month
  • Rent $1,354
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $794
  • State tax $476
Family
$7,366
per month
  • Rent $1,817
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $794
  • State tax $476

Frequently asked questions about Clatsop County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Clatsop County?

In Clatsop County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,032 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,354 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,817 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Clatsop County?

In Clatsop County, OR, the average household income is $68,705 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,145 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Clatsop County?

The estimated cost of living in Clatsop County, OR is approximately $3,188 per month for a single person, $4,754 for a couple, $7,366 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Clatsop County?

The combined sales tax rate in Clatsop County, OR is 0.00%, which includes the Oregon state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Clatsop County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Clatsop County, OR would need approximately $3,188 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,705 per year ($5,725 per month). Clatsop County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Clatsop County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Clatsop County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Clatsop County?

The average home value in Clatsop County, OR is $437,800, with average annual property taxes of $3,084, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Clatsop County compare to other areas?

You can compare Clatsop County, OR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Clatsop County is in the Astoria, OR metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources