A quick chat about off grid/simple living and why I love it and feel its important. #homestead #offgrid #diy.
Oregon's cost of living is approximately 8% higher than the national average. Housing costs have increased significantly, with rent for a one-bedroom apartment averaging $1,410 in 2025.
Cost to Go Off-Grid.Off-grid living costs range from $20,000 to $500,000+. Real case studies show exactly where money goes and true ROI timelines.
The cost of living in Portland, Oregon for a pharmacy technician making $65,000 per year is relatively high. After taxes, the individual takes home $4,023 per month. The cost of renting a 1-bed apartment is $1,572 per month and a 2-bed is $1,847 per month.
Living off-grid doesnt mean you dont buy your groceries at a store or take your waste to the local dump. It just means you are not connected to utility grids, says Gary Collins, who has lived off-grid, or mostly off-grid, for a decade.
Costs. Sustainability. Tiny Living.What Living Off-Grid Taught Us During our first year, we learned how to generate our own electricity and manage our electric consumption, how to split and stack firewood, and how to manage our two woodstoves.
To illustrate, consider the case of a family living off-grid in a tiny home. They invested in solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system. After one year, they saved over $2,000 in utility costs alone.
