Columbia Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Astoria, OR — Critical access.
Against the national average, Oregon runs housing 9% above, utilities 7% above and groceries and goods 5% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Oregon, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3% above |
| Housing | 9% above |
| Utilities | 7% above |
| Groceries and goods | 5% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Astoria is $1,370 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,040.
Oregon taxes wage income.
Other Oregon hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center | Medford | 33 | $2,156 | 322 | $1,370 |
| Salem Hospital | Salem | 24 | $2,316 | 537 | $1,630 |
| Ohsu Hospital and Clinics | Portland | 22 | $2,691 | 562 | $2,040 |
| Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend | Springfield | 16 | $2,312 | 354 | $1,450 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland | 9 | $2,429 | 391 | $2,040 |
1 travel nurse review, 3.7★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.7 |
| Culture | 4.0 |
| Management | 3.0 |
| Safety | 3.0 |
| Workload | 3.0 |
Pros: I loved the small hospital feel and the hands-on charge nurses, especially on nights. The core staff was friendly and welcoming, and I felt supported. Most high-acuity patients are flown to Portland, …
Cons: Housing was extremely hard to find and stressful to secure. It’s a small rural hospital, so resources are limited and there’s no hospitalist at night. They use Cerner. At times the culture felt a litt…