Cost of Living in Deschutes County, OR

Modeled annual cost: $60,813.

Median family income: $106,366.

Affordability Snapshot

OR County Median

$52,446

State Rank

7thMost expensive counties in OR out of 36See Oregon county rankings

Median Income

$106,366

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Deschutes County, OR.

$15,420 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$60,813

Per year

  • Housing:$15,420
  • Taxes:$14,730
  • Transport:$13,343
  • Other Costs:$6,292
  • Healthcare:$6,181
  • Food:$4,846
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Oregon

1Malheur County, OR
$46,841
2Klamath County, OR
$47,316
3Lake County, OR
$47,325
4Baker County, OR
$47,392
5Morrow County, OR
$48,425

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