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Coos Bay-North Bend, OR

Cost of living in Coos County, OR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,919/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 64,832 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $898 31%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $415 14%
Groceries $350 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $233 8%
Energy $163 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Coos County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$845
per month
1 bedroom
$898
per month
2 bedroom
$1,148
per month
3 bedroom
$1,609
per month
4 bedroom
$1,928
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Coos County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,313
per year
Individual earnings
$35,424
per year
Per capita
$35,153
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Coos County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$302,800
Annual property tax
$2,243

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Coos 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 Coos County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.4%

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 Coos 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 Coos County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.0 min
Drive alone
76.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
7.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Coos County

What it costs to live in Coos County each month.

Single person
$2,919
per month
  • Rent $898
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $415
  • State tax $233
Couple
$4,350
per month
  • Rent $1,148
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $657
  • State tax $415
Family
$6,960
per month
  • Rent $1,609
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $657
  • State tax $415

Frequently asked questions about Coos County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Coos County?

In Coos County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $898 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,148 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,609 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Coos County?

In Coos County, OR, the average household income is $60,313 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,424 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Coos County?

The estimated cost of living in Coos County, OR is approximately $2,919 per month for a single person, $4,350 for a couple, $6,960 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Coos County?

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

Is Coos County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Coos County, OR would need approximately $2,919 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,313 per year ($5,026 per month). Coos County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Coos County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Coos County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Coos County?

The average home value in Coos County, OR is $302,800, with average annual property taxes of $2,243, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Coos County compare to other areas?

You can compare Coos County, OR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Coos County is in the Coos Bay-North Bend, 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