Cost of Living in Malheur County, OR

Modeled annual cost: $46,841.

Median family income: $65,918.

Affordability Snapshot

OR County Median

$52,446

State Rank

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

Median Income

$65,918

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Malheur County, OR.

$13,611 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,841

Per year

  • Transport:$13,611
  • Taxes:$10,379
  • Housing:$8,196
  • Healthcare:$6,999
  • Food:$3,900
  • Other Costs:$3,756
  • Childcare:$0

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

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