Cost of Living in Jefferson, OR
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
133.3
100 = national avg
+33.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$58,646
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$138,617
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing144.0
Food119.1
Transportation138.2
Healthcare115.3
Utilities120.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,201
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,560
per month
The overall cost of living index in Jefferson is 133.3, which is 33.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 144.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $58,646 per year to cover basic expenses.