Cost of Living in Rose Lodge, OR

With a cost of living index of 90, Rose Lodge, OR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 17% below the Oregon state average of 106. Rose Lodge is a small community of 1,186 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Rose Lodge's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,146 (13% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $221,200 (27% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Rose Lodge is $55,179, which is 27% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 25% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Rose Lodge. The area sees an average annual temperature of 50.6°F, with summers averaging 57°F and winters around 45°F. Annual rainfall totals 67.3 inches spread over roughly 171 days.

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.