Drain, OR vs Myrtle Point, OR

Myrtle Point is moderately more affordable than Drain, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Drain scores 87 compared to 78 for Myrtle Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Drain can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Drain is $1,016/month compared to $710/month in Myrtle Point — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Myrtle Point is more affordable at $239,700 median vs $241,000.

Median household income in Drain is $47,281 compared to $42,357 in Myrtle Point (+11.6%). The higher salaries in Drain partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Drain spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Myrtle Point.

Climate-wise, Drain is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 50.4°F in Myrtle Point. Myrtle Point receives more rainfall at 65.3" per year compared to 32.1" in Drain.