What is the cost of living in Hermiston, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hermiston has an overall cost of living index of 106, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Hermiston has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Hermiston ranks as #18 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Hermiston ranks as the #82 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Hermiston Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hermiston. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hermiston is 110.
The Groceries index in Hermiston is 113.
The Health index in Hermiston is 90.
The Housing index in Hermiston is 107.
The Transportation index in Hermiston is 112.
The Utilities index in Hermiston is 117.
| Living Expense | Hermiston | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 105 | 100 |
Hermiston Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Hermiston, OR Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Oregon, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Hermiston is $339,211.
The Median Rent in Hermiston is $1,088.
The Median Income in Hermiston is $66,998.
The Home Value To Income in Hermiston is 5.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hermiston is 0.19x.
Hermiston, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Hermiston Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Hermiston Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Hermiston Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Hermiston Transportation costs vs. Oregon
Hermiston SnackAbility
Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hermiston
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Hermiston. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Kennewick, WA has a cost of living index of 116, 1.1x Hermiston.
Pasco, WA has a cost of living index of 112, 1.1x Hermiston.
Richland, WA has a cost of living index of 121, 1.1x Hermiston.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hermiston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WA | 85,295 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Pasco, WA | 79,575 | 112 | 1.1x |
| Richland, WA | 62,753 | 121 | 1.1x |
| Walla Walla, WA | 33,925 | 109 | 1.0x |
| West Richland, WA | 17,586 | 122 | 1.2x |
| Pendleton, OR | 16,950 | 103 | 1.0x |
| Sunnyside, WA | 16,277 | 103 | 1.0x |
| Grandview, WA | 11,187 | 101 | 1.0x |
| Umatilla, OR | 7,508 | 103 | 1.0x |
| Finley, WA | 5,634 | 112 | 1.1x |
