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Baker City, OR

Cost of living in Baker County, OR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,973/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 16,796 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $809 27%
Federal tax $514 17%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $350 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $277 9%
Energy $163 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Baker County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$669
per month
1 bedroom
$809
per month
2 bedroom
$940
per month
3 bedroom
$1,317
per month
4 bedroom
$1,579
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Baker County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,844
per year
Individual earnings
$41,495
per year
Per capita
$35,829
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Baker County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$247,700
Annual property tax
$2,184

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Baker County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$117
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$46
per month
Annual total
$1,956
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Baker County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Baker County

State and local tax rates for Oregon.

State income tax
9.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
0.0%
Combined sales tax
0.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Baker County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
16.5 min
Drive alone
74.7%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
8.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Baker County

What it costs to live in Baker County each month.

Single person
$2,973
per month
  • Rent $809
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $514
  • State tax $277
Couple
$4,084
per month
  • Rent $940
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $617
  • State tax $397
Family
$6,610
per month
  • Rent $1,317
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $617
  • State tax $397

Frequently asked questions about Baker County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Baker County?

In Baker County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $809 per month, a two-bedroom averages $940 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,317 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Baker County?

In Baker County, OR, the average household income is $57,844 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,495 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Baker County?

The estimated cost of living in Baker County, OR is approximately $2,973 per month for a single person, $4,084 for a couple, $6,610 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Baker County?

The combined sales tax rate in Baker County, OR is 0.00%, which includes the Oregon state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Baker County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Baker County, OR would need approximately $2,973 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,844 per year ($4,820 per month). Baker County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Baker County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Baker County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Baker County?

The average home value in Baker County, OR is $247,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,184, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Baker County compare to other areas?

You can compare Baker County, OR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Baker County is in the Baker City, OR metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources