Cost of Living in Union County, OR

Modeled annual cost: $48,867.

Median family income: $76,661.

Affordability Snapshot

OR County Median

$52,446

State Rank

31thMost expensive counties in OR out of 36See Oregon county rankings

Median Income

$76,661

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Union County, OR.

$13,617 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,867

Per year

  • Transport:$13,617
  • Taxes:$10,935
  • Housing:$9,048
  • Healthcare:$6,999
  • Food:$4,165
  • Other Costs:$4,102
  • 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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Cost of Living in Union County, OR (2026)