Cost of Living in Grants Pass, OR
Grants Pass, OR — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Grants Pass, OR to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Grants Pass, OR vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.8 | −2.2% |
| Housing | 79.9 | −20.1% |
| Goods | 105.3 | +5.3% |
| Utilities | 103.6 | +3.6% |
| Other services | 100.3 | +0.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Grants Pass, OR
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $940 | $37,600/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,039 | $41,560/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,363 | $54,520/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,896 | $75,840/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,014 | $80,560/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Grants Pass, OR
- Federal income tax$3,908
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,145
- Medicare (1.45%)$736
- Oregon income tax$3,609
- Take-home pay$39,332
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 8.75% state
Highest-paying jobs in Grants Pass, OR
| Job | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $106,710 | $75,393 | $77,120 |
| General and Operations Manager | $84,700 | $61,835 | $63,252 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $53,120 | $41,044 | $41,984 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $41,600 | $32,795 | $33,547 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $38,140 | $30,318 | $31,013 |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,940 | $29,459 | $30,134 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $36,500 | $29,144 | $29,811 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $34,900 | $27,998 | $28,640 |
| Cashier | $34,080 | $27,411 | $28,039 |
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grants Pass, OR expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Grants Pass, OR metro area are 97.8% of the U.S. average, with housing at 79.9%. It is the #117 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Grants Pass, OR?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $58,656 in Grants Pass, OR (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $50,730.
How much is rent in Grants Pass, OR?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Grants Pass, OR are $940 for a studio, $1,039 for one bedroom, $1,363 for two bedrooms and $1,896 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Grants Pass, OR
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $84,700
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $106,710
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $53,120
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $34,900
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- Retail Salesperson — $36,940
- Cashier — $34,080
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Stocker and Order Filler — $36,500