Klamath Falls, Oregon
Living in Klamath Falls, Oregon is about 15% more expensive than the national average, with a cost of living index of 115 (US = 100). Typical rent is $1,295 a month, 33% below the national figure of $1,932, and regular gas costs $4.62 a gallon versus $3.98 nationally as of November 11, 2026. Rent, gas, groceries, electricity and car insurance take about 36% of the area's $80,436 median household income.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.62
National: $3.98
Avg Rent (All)
$1,295
National: $1,932
Grocery Inflation
1.77%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$15.49
Combo meal
Electricity
15.92¢
per kWh · ~$143/mo
Car Insurance
$131/mo
$1,574/yr
Median Household Income
$80,436
35.7% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$0.97 in 2000 → $2.32 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$2.79 in 2000 → $4.10 BLS avg
$3.29 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Ground Beef (lb)
$1.48 in 2000 → $6.75 BLS avg
$6.49 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Bread (loaf)
$0.91 in 2000 → $1.86 BLS avg
$4.79 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Chicken Breast (lb)
$1.06 in 2000 → $2.03 BLS avg
$4.89 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Butter (lb)
$3.98 BLS avg
$4.79 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Bacon (lb)
$2.75 in 2000 → $6.69 BLS avg
$3.99 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$3.84 in 2000 → $6.13 BLS avg
$7.00 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Pasta (lb)
$0.88 in 2000 → $1.38 BLS avg
$1.70 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Rice (5 lb)
$2.50 in 2000 → $5.50 BLS avg
$4.72 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Coffee (12 oz)
$2.65 in 2000 → $6.94 BLS avg
$9.79 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.42 estimate
Potatoes (5 lb)
$1.96 in 2000 → $4.95 BLS avg
$2.99 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Apples (3 lb)
$5.20 estimate
$3.99 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Tomatoes (lb)
$1.44 in 2000 → $2.08 BLS avg
$1.29 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Lettuce (head)
$0.75 in 2000 → $1.96 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.76 estimate
$3.79 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.94 estimate
$5.49 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Cereal (family size)
$6.20 estimate
$5.00 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
Frozen Pizza
$8.65 estimate
$5.69 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026)
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $0.97 | $1.21 | $1.79 | $2.11 | $1.46 | $1.93 | $2.32 | +137.9% |
| Milk (gallon)$3.29 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | $2.79 | $3.30 | $3.24 | $3.76 | $3.25 | $3.79 | $4.10 | +47.3% |
| Ground Beef (lb)$6.49 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | $1.48 | $2.19 | $2.28 | $4.24 | $3.89 | $4.55 | $6.75 | +355.5% |
| Bread (loaf)$4.79 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | $0.91 | $1.00 | $1.36 | $1.48 | $1.35 | $1.55 | $1.86 | +105.2% |
| Chicken Breast (lb)$4.89 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | $1.06 | $1.03 | $1.26 | $1.55 | $1.41 | $1.62 | $2.03 | +91.3% |
| Butter (lb)$4.79 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | — | — | — | — | $3.86 | $3.67 | $3.98 | -4.2% since 2018 |
| Bacon (lb)$3.99 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | $2.75 | $3.37 | $3.63 | $5.59 | $5.50 | $7.22 | $6.69 | +143.1% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb)$7.00 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | $3.84 | $4.21 | $4.72 | $5.40 | $5.20 | $5.32 | $6.13 | +59.6% |
| Pasta (lb)$1.70 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | $0.88 | $0.94 | $1.15 | $1.26 | $1.23 | $1.12 | $1.38 | +57.1% |
| Rice (5 lb)$4.72 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | $2.50 | $2.98 | $3.77 | $3.46 | $3.58 | $4.16 | $5.50 | +120.6% |
| Coffee (12 oz)$9.79 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | $2.65 | $2.29 | $2.86 | $3.55 | $3.13 | $3.85 | $6.94 | +161.3% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortageLocal estimate | — | — | — | — | — | $3.72 | $5.42 | +45.7% since 2022 |
| Potatoes (5 lb)$2.99 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | $1.96 | $2.29 | $2.81 | $3.34 | $4.01 | $3.96 | $4.95 | +152.6% |
| Apples (3 lb)Local estimate$3.99 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.49 | $5.20 | +15.8% since 2022 |
| Tomatoes (lb)$1.29 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | $1.44 | $1.66 | $1.84 | $2.09 | $2.22 | $1.89 | $2.08 | +44.4% |
| Lettuce (head) | $0.75 | $0.82 | $0.90 | $1.17 | $1.34 | — | $1.96 | +162.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz)Local estimate$3.79 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.54 | $7.76 | +40.1% since 2022 |
| Yogurt (32 oz)Local estimate$5.49 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.15 | $4.94 | +19.0% since 2022 |
| Cereal (family size)Local estimate$5.00 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.79 | $6.20 | +29.4% since 2022 |
| Frozen PizzaLocal estimate$5.69 @ Fred Meyer - Klamath Falls (Nov 2026) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.31 | $8.65 | +37.1% since 2022 |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$15.49
Casual Dining
$27.93
Monthly Spend
$481.46
+5.41% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.36
$13.49
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $9.44
$14.57
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $10.12
$15.11
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.58
$6.36
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Klamath Falls Cost of Living FAQ
Is Klamath Falls, OR expensive to live in?
Klamath Falls has a cost of living index of 115, where 100 is the US average, so it is about 15% more expensive than average. It is the 2nd most expensive of the 11 Oregon cities we track.
What is the average rent in Klamath Falls, OR?
Typical rent in Klamath Falls is $1,295 a month for all home types as of September 2026, 33% below the national figure of $1,932. One bedroom units average about $1,062 and two bedrooms about $1,528. Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index for the metro area.
Is rent going up in Klamath Falls?
Rent in Klamath Falls rose 1.3% over the past year, slower than the 2.7% change nationally.
How much is gas in Klamath Falls?
Regular unleaded costs about $4.62 a gallon in Klamath Falls as of November 11, 2026, based on the AAA average for Oregon. That is 16% above the national average of $3.98.
How much is electricity in Klamath Falls?
Homes in Oregon pay an average of 15.9 cents per kWh (EIA), versus 18.4 cents nationally. At 900 kWh a month, a typical bill in Klamath Falls is about $143.
How much is car insurance in Klamath Falls?
Full coverage car insurance averages $1,574 a year in Oregon, or about $131 a month (Bankrate and NAIC state average), compared with $2,150 a year nationally.
How much do you need to live in Klamath Falls?
Median household income in the Klamath Falls area is $80,436 (Census ACS 2023, county level). Rent, gas, groceries, electricity and car insurance add up to about $28,718 a year, or 36% of that income. Groceries are counted at $7,112 a year, the average household spend on food at home in the region (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).
How does Klamath Falls compare with the rest of Oregon?
Rent in Klamath Falls is 23% below the $1,685 average across the 11 Oregon cities we track, and its cost of living index of 115 compares with a state average of 114.
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