Cost of Living in Corvallis, OR
Corvallis, OR — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Corvallis, OR to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Corvallis, OR vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.0 | +4.0% |
| Housing | 114.4 | +14.4% |
| Goods | 105.3 | +5.3% |
| Utilities | 108.6 | +8.6% |
| Other services | 100.3 | +0.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Corvallis, OR
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,200 | $48,000/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,290 | $51,600/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,622 | $64,880/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,256 | $90,240/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,545 | $101,800/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Corvallis, OR
- Federal income tax$4,742
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,576
- Medicare (1.45%)$836
- Oregon income tax$4,217
- Take-home pay$44,309
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 8.75% state
Highest-paying jobs in Corvallis, OR
| Job | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $93,320 | $67,145 | $64,552 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $62,920 | $48,060 | $46,204 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $49,970 | $38,788 | $37,290 |
| Office Clerks, General | $48,680 | $37,865 | $36,402 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,600 | $36,375 | $34,970 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $45,590 | $35,652 | $34,275 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $40,800 | $32,222 | $30,978 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $38,470 | $30,554 | $29,374 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $36,830 | $29,380 | $28,245 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,900 | $28,714 | $27,605 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,410 | $28,363 | $27,268 |
| Cashier | $34,740 | $27,883 | $26,807 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $33,350 | $26,888 | $25,850 |
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Corvallis, OR expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Corvallis, OR metro area are 104.0% of the U.S. average, with housing at 114.4%. It is the #36 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Corvallis, OR?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $62,410 in Corvallis, OR (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $57,680.
How much is rent in Corvallis, OR?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Corvallis, OR are $1,200 for a studio, $1,290 for one bedroom, $1,622 for two bedrooms and $2,256 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Corvallis, OR
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $93,320
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $45,590
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $40,800
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Waiter and Waitress — $46,600
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $33,350
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- Retail Salesperson — $35,410
- Cashier — $34,740
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $49,970
- Office Clerks, General — $48,680
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Stocker and Order Filler — $36,830