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Cost of Living in Brooks, OR

Population: 501 | Oregon

104
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Brooks is 4% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
114
Home Values
102
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Brooks, OR: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 104, Brooks, OR is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 4% more expensive than the national average and in line with the Oregon state average. Brooks is a small community of 501 residents.

The median household income in Brooks is $120,813, which is 61% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Brooks. The area sees an average annual temperature of 54.1°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 42°F. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches spread over roughly 148 days.

Everyday prices in the Salem, OR (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$120,813
vs US Median ($75,149)
+61%

Housing

Median Home Value
$348,200

Everyday Prices in Brooks

BLS Average Prices for the Salem, OR (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.21
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.34
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-10% vs US

Climate in Brooks

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

54.1°F
Avg Temperature
40.1"
Rainfall / Year
148d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 48 52 57 62 69 75 84 84 78 65 54 47
Avg °F 42 44 48 51 58 63 69 69 64 54 46 41
Low °F 36 36 38 41 46 51 55 55 51 44 39 35
Rain" 6.1 4.5 4.4 3.1 2.3 1.3 0.3 0.4 1.5 3.5 6.0 7.0

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