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Cost of living in Hillsboro, Oregon

Washington County, OR

Part of the Portland Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,157/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 600,266 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,750 42%
Federal tax $730 18%
Healthcare $480 12%
State tax $374 9%
Groceries $350 8%
Transport $250 6%
Energy $163 4%
Water $60 1%

Rent in Hillsboro

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,628
per month
1 bedroom
$1,750
per month
2 bedroom
$1,997
per month
3 bedroom
$2,739
per month
4 bedroom
$3,217
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Hillsboro

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$104,434
per year
Individual earnings
$54,699
per year
Per capita
$52,136
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Hillsboro

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$558,500
Annual property tax
$4,852

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Hillsboro

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 Hillsboro

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.4%

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 Hillsboro

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 Hillsboro

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.1 min
Drive alone
63.4%
Public transit
3.6%
Work from home
21.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Hillsboro

What it costs to live in Hillsboro each month.

Single person
$4,157
per month
  • Rent $1,750
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $730
  • State tax $374
Couple
$6,172
per month
  • Rent $1,997
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,379
  • State tax $736
Family
$9,063
per month
  • Rent $2,739
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,379
  • State tax $736

Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Hillsboro?

In Hillsboro, Oregon, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,750 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,997 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,739 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Hillsboro?

In Hillsboro, Oregon, the average household income is $104,434 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $54,699 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Hillsboro?

The estimated cost of living in Hillsboro, Oregon is approximately $4,157 per month for a single person, $6,172 for a couple, $9,063 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Hillsboro?

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

Is Hillsboro an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Hillsboro, Oregon would need approximately $4,157 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $104,434 per year ($8,703 per month). Hillsboro is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Hillsboro?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hillsboro, Oregon is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Hillsboro?

The average home value in Hillsboro, Oregon is $558,500, with average annual property taxes of $4,852, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Hillsboro compare to other areas?

You can compare Hillsboro, Oregon with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Hillsboro is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 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