Cost of Living in Prairie City, OR
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
86.9
100 = national avg
-13.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$38,217
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$90,330
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing93.4
Food88.0
Transportation76.0
Healthcare90.4
Utilities91.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$985
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,127
per month
The overall cost of living index in Prairie City is 86.9, which is 13.1% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 93.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $38,217 per year to cover basic expenses.