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Cost of Living in Johnson City, OR

Population: 481 | Oregon

84
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Johnson City is 16% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
27
Home Values
107
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 84, Johnson City, OR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and 22% below the Oregon state average of 106. Johnson City is a small community of 481 residents.

The median household income in Johnson City is $47,500, which is 37% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Johnson City. The area sees an average annual temperature of 55.1°F, with summers averaging 68°F and winters around 43°F. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches spread over roughly 157 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$47,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
-37%

Housing

Median Home Value
$82,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$903/mo

Everyday Prices in Johnson City

BLS Average Prices for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (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
-9% vs US

Climate in Johnson City

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

55.1°F
Avg Temperature
36.9"
Rainfall / Year
157d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 48 52 57 62 69 74 82 82 77 64 54 47
Avg °F 42 44 48 53 59 64 70 71 65 56 47 42
Low °F 36 37 40 44 49 54 59 59 54 47 41 36
Rain" 5.0 3.7 4.0 2.9 2.5 1.6 0.5 0.5 1.5 3.4 5.5 5.8

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