Cost of Living in Winston, OR
Population 5,663 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Winston a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $219,000. A poverty rate near 20% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Geographically, Winston is about 65 miles south of Eugene, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 50% lower than Eugene's $435,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Winston
The median home value in Winston is $219,200 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,050/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,125/year is 29% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below 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 66.2°F and lows of 45.5°F. Overall, Winston has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.
Winston has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 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 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 63 | 71 | 77 | 86 | 86 | 80 | 67 | 54 | 48 |
| Low °F | 37 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 48 | 53 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 45 | 41 | 37 |
| Precip" | 4.82 | 3.62 | 3.47 | 2.71 | 2.09 | 0.93 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.85 | 2.32 | 4.72 | 6.05 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Winston, OR?
Winston has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.
What is average rent in Winston, OR?
The median gross rent in Winston is $1,050 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Winston?
The median home value in Winston is $219,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Winston?
The median household income in Winston is $53,125 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Winston, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Winston is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Winston, OR affordable?
Yes, Winston is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Winston?
Winston has average high temperatures of 66.2°F and average lows of 45.5°F. Annual precipitation is 32.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Winston at a Glance
- Population
- 5,663
- Median Income
- $53,125
- Home Value
- $219,200
- Median Rent
- $1,050/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 66.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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