Cost of Living in Polk County, OR

Modeled annual cost: $54,511.

Median family income: $95,837.

Affordability Snapshot

OR County Median

$52,446

State Rank

12thMost expensive counties in OR out of 36See Oregon county rankings

Median Income

$95,837

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Polk County, OR.

$13,234 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$54,511

Per year

  • Housing:$13,234
  • Transport:$13,009
  • Taxes:$12,483
  • Healthcare:$5,960
  • Other Costs:$5,463
  • Food:$4,362
  • 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
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$47,325
4Baker County, OR
$47,392
5Morrow County, OR
$48,425

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