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Cost of living in Curry County, OR

Estimated monthly cost
$3,138/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 23,463 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,020 33%
Federal tax $530 17%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $350 11%
State tax $285 9%
Transport $250 8%
Energy $163 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Curry County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$901
per month
1 bedroom
$1,020
per month
2 bedroom
$1,206
per month
3 bedroom
$1,690
per month
4 bedroom
$1,880
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Curry County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,769
per year
Individual earnings
$42,492
per year
Per capita
$40,421
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Curry County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$366,700
Annual property tax
$1,948

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Curry 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 Curry County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.7%

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 Curry 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 Curry County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.3 min
Drive alone
67.2%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
18.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Curry County

What it costs to live in Curry County each month.

Single person
$3,138
per month
  • Rent $1,020
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $530
  • State tax $285
Couple
$4,443
per month
  • Rent $1,206
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $730
  • State tax $447
Family
$7,076
per month
  • Rent $1,690
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $730
  • State tax $447

Frequently asked questions about Curry County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Curry County?

In Curry County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,020 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,206 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,690 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Curry County?

In Curry County, OR, the average household income is $64,769 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,492 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Curry County?

The estimated cost of living in Curry County, OR is approximately $3,138 per month for a single person, $4,443 for a couple, $7,076 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Curry County?

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

Is Curry County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Curry County, OR would need approximately $3,138 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,769 per year ($5,397 per month). Curry County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Curry County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Curry County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Curry County?

The average home value in Curry County, OR is $366,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,948, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Curry County compare to other areas?

You can compare Curry County, OR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Curry County is in the Brookings, 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