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Cost of Living in O'Brien, OR

Population: 528 | Oregon

87
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

O'Brien is 13% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
48
Home Values
101
Regional Price

Cost of Living in O'Brien, OR: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 87, O'Brien, OR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 13% cheaper than the national average and 19% below the Oregon state average of 106. O'Brien is a small community of 528 residents.

The median household income in O'Brien is $29,141, which is 61% 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 O'Brien. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.9°F, with summers averaging 57°F and winters around 49°F. Annual rainfall totals 58 inches spread over roughly 141 days.

Everyday prices in the Grants Pass, 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
$29,141
vs US Median ($75,149)
-61%

Housing

Median Home Value
$145,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$959/mo

Everyday Prices in O'Brien

BLS Average Prices for the Grants Pass, 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 O'Brien

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

52.9°F
Avg Temperature
58"
Rainfall / Year
141d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 56 56 56 57 59 62 63 64 65 62 58 55
Avg °F 49 49 49 51 53 56 57 59 57 55 51 48
Low °F 42 42 43 44 47 49 52 53 50 47 44 41
Rain" 9.4 6.9 7.8 5.1 2.5 1.4 0.3 0.4 1.1 4.1 7.8 11.1

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