Cost of Living in Jefferson County, OR

Modeled annual cost: $51,607.

Median family income: $78,483.

Affordability Snapshot

OR County Median

$52,446

State Rank

20thMost expensive counties in OR out of 36See Oregon county rankings

Median Income

$78,483

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Jefferson County, OR.

$14,725 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$51,607

Per year

  • Transport:$14,725
  • Taxes:$11,686
  • Housing:$9,408
  • Healthcare:$6,999
  • Food:$4,477
  • Other Costs:$4,311
  • Childcare:$0

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

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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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Cost of Living in Jefferson County, OR (2026)