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Cost of Living in Summit, OR

Population: 212 | Oregon

114
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Summit is 14% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
146
Home Values
107
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 114, Summit, OR is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 14% more expensive than the national average and 7% above the Oregon state average of 106. Summit is a small community of 212 residents.

The median household income in Summit is $120,781, which is 61% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Summit. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.2°F, with summers averaging 64°F and winters around 41°F. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches spread over roughly 143 days.

Everyday prices in the Corvallis, 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
$120,781
vs US Median ($75,149)
+61%

Housing

Median Home Value
$444,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,388/mo

Everyday Prices in Summit

BLS Average Prices for the Corvallis, 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
-8% vs US

Climate in Summit

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

52.2°F
Avg Temperature
41.5"
Rainfall / Year
143d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 47 51 55 60 67 73 82 82 77 64 52 46
Avg °F 41 43 46 50 55 60 66 66 62 53 45 40
Low °F 34 35 37 39 43 47 51 51 47 42 37 34
Rain" 6.2 5.2 4.6 3.3 2.1 1.0 0.3 0.3 1.3 3.1 6.1 8.0

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