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Cost of living in Umatilla County, OR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,962/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 80,087 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $866 29%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $467 16%
Groceries $350 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $256 9%
Energy $163 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Umatilla County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$779
per month
1 bedroom
$866
per month
2 bedroom
$1,136
per month
3 bedroom
$1,592
per month
4 bedroom
$1,908
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Umatilla County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$68,958
per year
Individual earnings
$38,589
per year
Per capita
$31,371
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Umatilla County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$256,100
Annual property tax
$2,534

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Umatilla 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 Umatilla County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.1%

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 Umatilla 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 Umatilla County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.1 min
Drive alone
78.9%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
5.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Umatilla County

What it costs to live in Umatilla County each month.

Single person
$2,962
per month
  • Rent $866
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $467
  • State tax $256
Couple
$4,543
per month
  • Rent $1,136
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $799
  • State tax $478
Family
$7,148
per month
  • Rent $1,592
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $799
  • State tax $478

Frequently asked questions about Umatilla County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Umatilla County?

In Umatilla County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $866 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,136 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,592 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Umatilla County?

In Umatilla County, OR, the average household income is $68,958 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,589 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Umatilla County?

The estimated cost of living in Umatilla County, OR is approximately $2,962 per month for a single person, $4,543 for a couple, $7,148 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Umatilla County?

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

Is Umatilla County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Umatilla County, OR would need approximately $2,962 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,958 per year ($5,747 per month). Umatilla County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Umatilla County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Umatilla County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Umatilla County?

The average home value in Umatilla County, OR is $256,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,534, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Umatilla County compare to other areas?

You can compare Umatilla County, OR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Umatilla County is in the Hermiston-Pendleton, 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