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Cost of Living in Cheshire, OR

Population: 287 | Oregon

101
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Cheshire is 1% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
104
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Cheshire, OR: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 101, Cheshire, OR is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% more expensive than the national average and 5% below the Oregon state average of 106. Cheshire is a small community of 287 residents.

The median household income in Cheshire is $29,063, which is 61% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Cheshire. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53.1°F, with summers averaging 66°F and winters around 42°F. Annual rainfall totals 40.8 inches spread over roughly 146 days.

Everyday prices in the Eugene-Springfield, OR (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.

Income

Median Household Income
$29,063
vs US Median ($75,149)
-61%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$918/mo

Everyday Prices in Cheshire

BLS Average Prices for the Eugene-Springfield, OR (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.21
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.34
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-12% vs US

Climate in Cheshire

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

53.1°F
Avg Temperature
40.8"
Rainfall / Year
146d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 48 52 57 61 68 74 84 84 78 65 53 47
Avg °F 41 43 47 51 56 61 68 68 63 53 46 41
Low °F 35 35 37 40 44 48 52 52 48 42 38 34
Rain" 6.1 4.7 4.6 3.3 2.5 1.2 0.3 0.4 1.4 3.2 6.0 7.2

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