Burns, OR vs Merrill, OR

Burns is moderately more affordable than Merrill, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Burns scores 71 compared to 75 for Merrill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Merrill 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 $789/month in Merrill — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burns is more affordable at $157,400 median vs $172,900.

Median household income in Burns is $38,430 compared to $50,469 in Merrill (-23.9%). While Merrill 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 18.8% in Merrill.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46°F vs 47.1°F). Merrill receives more rainfall at 11.1" per year compared to 10.4" in Burns.