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Cost of living in Grant County, OR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,859/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 7,238 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $785 27%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $451 16%
Groceries $350 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $250 9%
Energy $163 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Grant County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$688
per month
1 bedroom
$785
per month
2 bedroom
$1,004
per month
3 bedroom
$1,407
per month
4 bedroom
$1,686
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Grant County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,800
per year
Individual earnings
$37,669
per year
Per capita
$34,924
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Grant County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$225,100
Annual property tax
$1,713

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Grant 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 Grant County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.2%

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 Grant 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 Grant County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.4 min
Drive alone
70.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
11.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Grant County

What it costs to live in Grant County each month.

Single person
$2,859
per month
  • Rent $785
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $451
  • State tax $250
Couple
$4,194
per month
  • Rent $1,004
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $649
  • State tax $411
Family
$6,746
per month
  • Rent $1,407
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $649
  • State tax $411

Frequently asked questions about Grant County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Grant County?

In Grant County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $785 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,004 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,407 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Grant County?

In Grant County, OR, the average household income is $59,800 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,669 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Grant County?

The estimated cost of living in Grant County, OR is approximately $2,859 per month for a single person, $4,194 for a couple, $6,746 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Grant County?

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

Is Grant County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Grant County, OR would need approximately $2,859 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,800 per year ($4,983 per month). Grant County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Grant County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Grant County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Grant County?

The average home value in Grant County, OR is $225,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,713, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Grant County compare to other areas?

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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