Cost of Living in Baker City, OR
Population 10,177 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Baker City a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $234,000.
Baker City lies roughly 105 miles northwest of the nearest major metro, Nampa — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 30% lower than Nampa's $333,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Baker City
The median home value in Baker City is $233,500 — 23% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $833/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,125/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Oregon's top state income tax rate is 9.9% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. The climate averages highs of 62.2°F and lows of 33.0°F. Overall, Baker City has a cost of living index of 71 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% less expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 44 | 54 | 61 | 70 | 77 | 88 | 88 | 79 | 64 | 48 | 37 |
| Low °F | 20 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 39 | 44 | 49 | 47 | 39 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| Precip" | 0.70 | 0.59 | 0.77 | 0.82 | 1.46 | 1.10 | 0.55 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.62 | 0.73 | 0.85 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Baker City, OR?
Baker City has a cost index of 71 (100 = national average). It is 29% below the national average.
What is average rent in Baker City, OR?
The median gross rent in Baker City is $833 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Baker City?
The median home value in Baker City is $233,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Baker City?
The median household income in Baker City is $58,125 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Baker City, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Baker City is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Baker City, OR affordable?
Yes, Baker City is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 71 — about 29% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Baker City?
Baker City has average high temperatures of 62.2°F and average lows of 33.0°F. Annual precipitation is 9.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Baker City at a Glance
- Population
- 10,177
- Median Income
- $58,125
- Home Value
- $233,500
- Median Rent
- $833/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 62.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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