Cost of Living in Baker City, OR
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
96.3
100 = national avg
-3.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,392
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$100,199
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing103.5
Food94.4
Transportation88.9
Healthcare95.5
Utilities97.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$898
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,047
per month
The overall cost of living index in Baker City is 96.3, which is 3.7% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 103.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,392 per year to cover basic expenses.