Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 114 —
14% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing47% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities9% above
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost8% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Oregon is
CBII band 3/5
· time to build band 3/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college38 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college43 mi
High school graduates90.8%
College graduates26.5%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Economic Development Council of Tillamook County
The Economic Development Council of Tillamook County (EDC) forms a partnership in all matters related to economic development in Tillamook County and partners with a wide variety of groups at local, county, regional and state levels to improve conditions for all citizens by strengthening the business community which in turn strengthens the economy and improves the quality of life for all Tillamook County citizens.
state
Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state
Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo