Burns, OR vs Canyon City, OR

Burns is moderately more affordable than Canyon City, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Burns scores 71 compared to 77 for Canyon City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Canyon City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burns is $705/month compared to $832/month in Canyon City — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burns is more affordable at $157,400 median vs $184,300.

Median household income in Burns is $38,430 compared to $88,542 in Canyon City (-56.6%). While Canyon City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burns spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 11.3% in Canyon City.

Climate-wise, Canyon City is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 46°F in Burns. Burns receives more rainfall at 10.4" per year compared to 9.8" in Canyon City.