salaryRent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 14.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,240 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Oregon. It is number 6 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Baker City?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Baker City
| Size | Baker City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $711 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $792 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $953 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,209 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,311 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Baker City overall?
Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Baker City, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Baker City
Life in Baker City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Baker City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $877 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $271,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Baker City, OR?
Renting in Baker City costs a median of about $1,006 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Baker City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,240 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Baker City cheap or expensive?
Baker City is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $66,414. It ranks 6th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Baker City?
The median homeowner in Baker City pays $2,493 a year in property taxes, about 0.92% of the median home value.
Is Baker City more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Oregon are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Baker City?
The median home value in Baker City is $271,400, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
10,210 people live in Baker City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.