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Cost of living in Josephine County, OR

Part of the Grants Pass Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,020/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 88,069 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,007 33%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $409 14%
Groceries $350 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $231 8%
Energy $163 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Josephine County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$906
per month
1 bedroom
$1,007
per month
2 bedroom
$1,321
per month
3 bedroom
$1,851
per month
4 bedroom
$1,915
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Josephine County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,097
per year
Individual earnings
$35,086
per year
Per capita
$34,176
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Josephine County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$383,100
Annual property tax
$2,023

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Josephine 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 Josephine County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.9%

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 Josephine 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 Josephine County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.8 min
Drive alone
73.9%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
11.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Josephine County

What it costs to live in Josephine County each month.

Single person
$3,020
per month
  • Rent $1,007
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $409
  • State tax $231
Couple
$4,494
per month
  • Rent $1,321
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $637
  • State tax $406
Family
$7,173
per month
  • Rent $1,851
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $637
  • State tax $406

Frequently asked questions about Josephine County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Josephine County?

In Josephine County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,007 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,321 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,851 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Josephine County?

In Josephine County, OR, the average household income is $59,097 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,086 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Josephine County?

The estimated cost of living in Josephine County, OR is approximately $3,020 per month for a single person, $4,494 for a couple, $7,173 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Josephine County?

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

Is Josephine County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Josephine County, OR would need approximately $3,020 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,097 per year ($4,925 per month). Josephine County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Josephine County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Josephine County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Josephine County?

The average home value in Josephine County, OR is $383,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,023, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Josephine County compare to other areas?

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