Cost of Living in Grants Pass, OR

How far does a $70,000 salary go in Grants Pass? Estimated income taxes on that gross salary total approximately $12,825 per year — combining federal taxes with Oregon's state income tax. Subtract rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ($1,363/month based on HUD Fair Market Rents for the Grants Pass metro area) and the estimated annual take-home is $40,819, or roughly $3,402 per month for everything else: food, transportation, savings, and discretionary spending.

The Grants Pass metro has a cost of living index of 87.3 according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (national average = 100). At 13% below the national average, Grants Pass is a genuinely affordable metro where everyday expenses stretch further than in most cities.

At a $70,000 salary, the estimated 2-bedroom rent in Grants Pass represents approximately 23% of gross income. That falls comfortably below the 30% rent-burden guideline, a healthy position for building savings.