Cost of Living in John Day, OR

With a cost of living index of 82, John Day, OR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 18% cheaper than the national average and 25% below the Oregon state average of 106. John Day is a small community of 1,543 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in John Day's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $942 (29% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $199,400 (35% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.6x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in John Day is $75,917, which is 1% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to John Day. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.7°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 37°F. Annual rainfall totals 9.8 inches spread over roughly 98 days.

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.