salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.8 minutes. Most homes (83.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,280 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 94 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in White City?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in White City
| Size | White City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,302 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,038 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,158 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is White 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 White City, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in White City
Life in White City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in White City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $234 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $302,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in White City, OR?
Renting in White City costs a median of about $2,332 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in White City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,280 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is White City cheap or expensive?
White City is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.5% of the typical household income of $76,762. It ranks 94th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in White City?
The median homeowner in White City pays $2,017 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is White 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 White City?
The median home value in White City is $302,400, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
10,750 people live in White City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.