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Cost of living in Yamhill County, OR

Part of the Portland Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,917/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 108,122 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,750 45%
Federal tax $516 13%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $350 9%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $278 7%
Energy $163 4%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Yamhill County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,628
per month
1 bedroom
$1,750
per month
2 bedroom
$1,997
per month
3 bedroom
$2,739
per month
4 bedroom
$3,217
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Yamhill County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$87,084
per year
Individual earnings
$41,618
per year
Per capita
$40,615
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Yamhill County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$442,700
Annual property tax
$3,318

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Yamhill 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 Yamhill County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.1%

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 Yamhill 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 Yamhill County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.1 min
Drive alone
71.2%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
12.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Yamhill County

What it costs to live in Yamhill County each month.

Single person
$3,917
per month
  • Rent $1,750
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $516
  • State tax $278
Couple
$5,832
per month
  • Rent $1,997
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,095
  • State tax $610
Family
$8,723
per month
  • Rent $2,739
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,095
  • State tax $610

Frequently asked questions about Yamhill County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Yamhill County?

In Yamhill County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,750 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,997 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,739 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Yamhill County?

In Yamhill County, OR, the average household income is $87,084 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,618 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Yamhill County?

The estimated cost of living in Yamhill County, OR is approximately $3,917 per month for a single person, $5,832 for a couple, $8,723 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Yamhill County?

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

Is Yamhill County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Yamhill County, OR would need approximately $3,917 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $87,084 per year ($7,257 per month). Yamhill County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Yamhill County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Yamhill County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Yamhill County?

The average home value in Yamhill County, OR is $442,700, with average annual property taxes of $3,318, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Yamhill County compare to other areas?

You can compare Yamhill County, OR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Yamhill County is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 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