Burns, OR vs Mission, OR

Burns is moderately more affordable than Mission, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Burns scores 71 compared to 78 for Mission, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mission 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 $663/month in Mission — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mission has cheaper rent, Burns actually has lower median home values ($157,400 vs $258,800).

Median household income in Burns is $38,430 compared to $45,750 in Mission (-16%). While Mission 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 17.4% in Mission.

Climate-wise, Mission is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 46°F in Burns. Mission receives more rainfall at 12.8" per year compared to 10.4" in Burns.