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Cost of living in Linn County, OR

Part of the Albany Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,380/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 129,794 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,203 36%
Federal tax $523 15%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $350 10%
Transport $320 9%
State tax $281 8%
Energy $163 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Linn County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,000
per month
1 bedroom
$1,203
per month
2 bedroom
$1,459
per month
3 bedroom
$1,957
per month
4 bedroom
$2,292
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Linn County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,396
per year
Individual earnings
$42,020
per year
Per capita
$34,422
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Linn County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$344,600
Annual property tax
$3,130

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Linn 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 Linn County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.6%

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 Linn 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 Linn County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.3 min
Drive alone
76.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
10.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Linn County

What it costs to live in Linn County each month.

Single person
$3,380
per month
  • Rent $1,203
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $523
  • State tax $281
Couple
$4,970
per month
  • Rent $1,459
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $871
  • State tax $510
Family
$7,617
per month
  • Rent $1,957
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $871
  • State tax $510

Frequently asked questions about Linn County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Linn County?

In Linn County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,203 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,459 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,957 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Linn County?

In Linn County, OR, the average household income is $73,396 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,020 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Linn County?

The estimated cost of living in Linn County, OR is approximately $3,380 per month for a single person, $4,970 for a couple, $7,617 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Linn County?

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

Is Linn County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Linn County, OR would need approximately $3,380 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,396 per year ($6,116 per month). Linn County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Linn County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Linn County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Linn County?

The average home value in Linn County, OR is $344,600, with average annual property taxes of $3,130, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Linn County compare to other areas?

You can compare Linn County, OR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Linn County is in the Albany, 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