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Is Winston, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,03941% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$61,115about $5,093/month · 30% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$244,10027% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.4 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,560 a year. That is $20 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 7 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Winston
$1,039
Philomath
$1,748
Creswell
$1,291
Deschutes River Woods
$2,037
Marlene Village
$1,965
Tillamook
$1,325
Veneta
$1,686

How much do households earn in Winston?

Under $25k
24.4%
$25k–50k
19.4%
$50k–100k
39.0%
$100k–150k
6.7%
$150k+
4.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Winston

SizeWinstonU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,035$1,509
3 bedrooms$943$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Winston overall?

Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
109
Goods (food, clothes…)
105
Utilities
107
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Winston, so the Oregon figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Winston

🏛️ Property tax$2,156a year · 0.88% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$123a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Winston

Commute to work19.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line23.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Winston?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $655 a month less.

Renting
$1,039
Owning
$1,694

Owning assumes a typical $244,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,410 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Winston, OR?

Renting in Winston costs a median of about $1,039 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

How much do I need to make to live in Winston?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,560 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Winston cheap or expensive?

Winston is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $61,115. It ranks 7th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Winston?

The median homeowner in Winston pays $2,156 a year in property taxes, about 0.88% of the median home value.

Is Winston 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 Winston?

The median home value in Winston is $244,100, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

5,690 people live in Winston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.