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Cost of Living in Ochoco West, OR

Population: 340 | Oregon

101
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Ochoco West is 1% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
96
Home Values
105
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 101, Ochoco West, OR is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% more expensive than the national average and 6% below the Oregon state average of 106. Ochoco West is a small community of 340 residents.

The median household income in Ochoco West is $64,848, which is 14% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Ochoco West. The area sees an average annual temperature of 48.9°F, with summers averaging 65°F and winters around 35°F. Annual rainfall totals 8.5 inches spread over roughly 78 days.

Everyday prices in the Bend, 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
$64,848
vs US Median ($75,149)
-14%

Housing

Median Home Value
$292,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,482/mo

Everyday Prices in Ochoco West

BLS Average Prices for the Bend, 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
-10% vs US

Climate in Ochoco West

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

48.9°F
Avg Temperature
8.5"
Rainfall / Year
78d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 44 48 55 60 69 77 88 87 79 65 51 42
Avg °F 35 37 41 46 53 60 68 67 60 49 39 33
Low °F 25 25 28 31 38 43 49 47 41 33 28 23
Rain" 1.0 0.7 0.6 0.7 1.2 0.6 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.7 0.8 1.0

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