Zip 97869 (Prairie City, OR) Cost of Living


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Prairie City cost of living score
80.9
Less expensive
19.1% lower
than the US average
29.2% lower
than the Oregon average
Prairie City (zip 97869), Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.1% lower than the U.S. average and 29.2% lower than the average for Oregon.

Zip 97869 (Prairie City, OR)

Housing costs in Prairie City?
A typical home costs $210,100, which is 37.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.1% less expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Prairie City costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 65.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Prairie City?
To live comfortably in Prairie City (zip 97869), Oregon, a minimum annual income of $40,320 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Prairie City?
The cost of living in 97869 Prairie City, OR is considerably lower than the national average. The median home price is just over $150,000 and the median rent is around $1,100. Groceries, healthcare and transportation costs are all also significantly lower than the national averages. Utility bills tend to be higher than many parts of the country due to the remoteness of this rural area. However, overall living expenses are still very reasonable compared to larger cities and suburbs across the United States.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPrairie CityOregonUnited States
  80.9114.3100.0
  97.9100.4100
  106.294.6100.0
  48.7150.2100.0
  $210,100$468,400$338,100
  89.6%81.0%100.0%
  74.7107.1100.0
  94.3108.2100.0

   100=National Average

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