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

With a cost of living index of 87, Winston, OR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 14% cheaper than the national average and 20% below the Oregon state average of 106. Winston is a smaller community of 5,663 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Winston's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,050 (20% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $219,200 (28% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Winston is $53,125, which is 29% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 24% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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 Winston. The area sees an average annual temperature of 55.9°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 44°F. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches spread over roughly 141 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.

Housing

Median Rent

$1,050/mo

Median Home Value

$219,200

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$898/mo

Climate in Winston

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

55.9°F

Avg Temperature

32.1"

Rainfall / Year

141d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	50	54	59	63	71	77	86	86	80	67	54	48
Avg °F	44	46	49	53	60	65	72	72	66	56	47	43
Low °F	37	38	40	43	48	53	57	57	52	45	41	37
Rain"	4.8	3.6	3.5	2.7	2.1	0.9	0.3	0.2	0.9	2.3	4.7	6.1

Cost of Living in Winston, OR