Relocation profile · Federal data
Corvallis, OR
BEA RPP 104.0 ranks #352 of 387 scored metros for higher prices (dearer third).
- 104.0
- Cost index (US=100)
- $1,622
- 2BR rent / mo
- $70,316
- Median salary
- 42.9
- LiveAbility Score
The verdict
As of June 2026, Corvallis ranks #302 of 387 US metros on the LiveAbility Score (42.9/100), with its strongest marks in low hazard and job market.
- #302
- of 387 US metros · Below median
- 4,272,371
- metro-area population
- 335
- violent crimes per 100K (state-level)
- 1,277
- schools in the state (NCES)
Weakest dimension: cost of living (9/100). Weigh every dimension against your own priorities, use the City Finder to re-rank by what matters to you.
According to PlainRelocate's LiveAbility composite (BEA, BLS, HUD, FBI, NCES, EPA, NOAA, and FEMA inputs), Corvallis ranks #302 of 387 scored US metros by LiveAbility Score (highest score = #1). Cost-of-living index 104.0 (100 = national average), median 2-bedroom rent $1,622/mo, median salary $70,316; LiveAbility Score 42.9/100, strongest in low hazard and job market.
Signature: BEA RPP 104.0 ranks #352 of 387 scored metros for higher prices (dearer third).
Purchasing power tightens: BEA RPP 104.0 lands in the dearer third of scored metros (cuts at 91.5 / 97.0). Median 2BR rent $1,622/mo.
LiveAbility 42.9/100 puts Corvallis in the bottom third (#302 of 387).
BLS OEWS total employment in the Corvallis area is 29,730.
Corvallis vs all US metros by LiveAbility Score
Where this metro's LiveAbility Score falls among every scored US metro (composite placement, not a desirability verdict)
43 Top 78% higher than 22% of 387 US metros
Metros banded by LiveAbility Score (0–100)
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Source PlainRelocate LiveAbility Score · June 2026
Corvallis housing and rent
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Corvallis MSA; housing RPP 114.4 (100 = national average); 2BR $1,622/mo.
Corvallis wages and employment
Corvallis posts 29,730 total employment with median salary $70,316 against a dearer-than-average RPP.
Top Occupations by Employment
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,350 |
| Retail Salespersons | $35,410 |
| Cashiers | $34,740 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,900 |
| General and Operations Managers | $93,320 |
Schools & Education
State-level education data for the Corvallis area from NCES.
Childcare Costs
State-average childcare costs for the Corvallis area (DOL data).
Life Score Breakdown
Corvallis's composite Life Score is 45/100 (D), computed across 7 of 7 dimensions.
LiveAbility Score
View full rankings →Corvallis ranks #302 out of 387 metros with a LiveAbility Score of 42.9/100 - a composite of 7 of 8 quality-of-life dimensions from federal data (missing dims omitted; remaining weights renormalized). Customize the weights to match your priorities →
Corvallis - dimension scores
Percentile vs all US metros (100 = best in the nation for that dimension)
- Low hazard
Low hazard
92 /100
- Job market
Job market
82 /100
- Safety
Safety
44 /100
- Climate
Climate
44 /100
- Housing 25
Housing
25 /100
- Schools 25
Schools
25 /100
- Cost of living 9
Cost of living
9 /100
What this shows Corvallis's strongest dimensions are low hazard and job market; its weakest among scored dims is cost of living at 9/100. Default weights: cost 18%, jobs & housing 15% each, safety & schools 12%, air & hazard 10%, climate 8%; this metro uses 7 of 8 dims with renormalized weights.
Compare Corvallis to
Metros near Corvallis on cost, LiveAbility, or wages
Nearest out-of-state neighbors to Corvallis on BEA RPP, LiveAbility, or BLS median salary, a different lens than the size-ranked list.
Similar cost of living (BEA RPP)
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, HUD Fair Market Rents, BLS OES, FBI UCR, NCES, DOL, EPA June 2026
Corvallis cost figures follow BEA Regional Price Parities and HUD Fair Market Rents; Corvallis wages and LiveAbility inputs follow BLS OEWS plus the federal sources listed in methodology. This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Scores are federal-data percentiles, not a move recommendation. How this data is sourced.
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Thinking about Corvallis?
Corvallis runs a $70,316 median salary at a 104.0 cost index, ranking #302 of 387 nationally on LiveAbility.
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Cost, salary and score figures are federal-data percentiles, not a move recommendation.