Cost of Living in Amity, OR

With a cost of living index of 111, Amity, OR is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 11% more expensive than the national average and 4% above the Oregon state average of 106. Amity is a small community of 1,972 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Amity's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,451 (10% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $357,300 (17% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.8x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Amity is $93,438, which is 24% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Amity. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.9°F, with summers averaging 65°F and winters around 42°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches spread over roughly 158 days.

Everyday prices in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.