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Cost of living in Union County, OR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,885/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 26,192 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $859 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $418 14%
Groceries $350 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $235 8%
Energy $163 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Union County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$754
per month
1 bedroom
$859
per month
2 bedroom
$1,100
per month
3 bedroom
$1,541
per month
4 bedroom
$1,847
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Union County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,212
per year
Individual earnings
$35,602
per year
Per capita
$34,745
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Union County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$260,500
Annual property tax
$2,307

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Union 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 Union County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.9%

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 Union 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 Union County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.2 min
Drive alone
73.6%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
6.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Union County

What it costs to live in Union County each month.

Single person
$2,885
per month
  • Rent $859
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $418
  • State tax $235
Couple
$4,394
per month
  • Rent $1,100
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $721
  • State tax $443
Family
$6,984
per month
  • Rent $1,541
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $721
  • State tax $443

Frequently asked questions about Union County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Union County?

In Union County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $859 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,100 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,541 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Union County?

In Union County, OR, the average household income is $64,212 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,602 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Union County?

The estimated cost of living in Union County, OR is approximately $2,885 per month for a single person, $4,394 for a couple, $6,984 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Union County?

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

Is Union County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Union County, OR would need approximately $2,885 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,212 per year ($5,351 per month). Union County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Union County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Union County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Union County?

The average home value in Union County, OR is $260,500, with average annual property taxes of $2,307, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Union County compare to other areas?

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