Cost of Living in Winston, OR

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4%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
1%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Winston Oregon National
Cost of living104111100
Groceries104104100
Health care107105100
Housing101124100
Transportation107106100
Utilities105106100
Lifestyle & Entertainment108107100
Household Items103104100
Education & Childcare106109100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Winston is 6% lower than the Oregon average
  • The cost of living in Winston is 4% higher than the national average
  • Winston housing is 1% higher than the national average
  • Oregon general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average
  • Oregon state income tax is 83% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$90,555$7,546$2,113$2,717
      Renters$52,001$4,333$1,213$1,560
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Winston, OR, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Winston homeowners, is $90,555. This would allow for a maximum of $2,113 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $52,001 which would result in a maximum of $1,213 to be spent on rental costs.

      Oregon Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Oregon 0% 0%

      Oregon Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Oregon 4.75% 9.9%

      Nearby cities with low cost of living

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Dillard, OR5361065.5%
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      Myrtle Creek, OR3,5401011.3%
      Winston, OR5,5861044.1%

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      Winston, OR5,5861044.1%
      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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