Baker City, OR Cost of Living


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United States / Oregon / No Metro Area / Baker County / Baker City / Zip Codes

Baker City cost of living score
81.6
Less expensive
18.4% lower
than the US average
28.6% lower
than the Oregon average
Baker City, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.4% lower than the U.S. average and 28.6% lower than the average for Oregon.

Baker City, OR

Housing costs in Baker City?
A typical home costs $222,100, which is 34.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.6% less expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Baker City costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 67.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Baker City?
To live comfortably in Baker City, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $42,480 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Baker City?
The cost of living in Baker City, OR is quite reasonable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index is around 70.5, which means it is nearly 30% lower than the US average. This makes it an attractive option for those looking to settle in Oregon. Groceries and restaurants are especially affordable, coming in at roughly 6% lower than the average American city. Housing costs are also significantly lower than most areas across the country, with the median home price being around $170K. All in all, Baker City is a great place to call home due to its low cost of living and abundance of amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBaker CityOregonUnited States
  81.6114.3100.0
  98100.4100
  105.694.6100.0
  54.5150.2100.0
  $222,100$468,400$338,100
  89.0%81.0%100.0%
  70.9107.1100.0
  98.1108.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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You can be the victim of a violent crime here and the police and the DA don't give a damn. If youre cousins...and EVERYBODY is cousins, then they'll cover your ass even  More

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Over 16 years ago

I live in Baker City Oregon and have one of the most untapped areas for outdoor recreation that I have came across. I live between two sets of mountains the Elkhorn  More

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