Madras, OR vs Myrtle Point, OR

Myrtle Point is moderately more affordable than Madras, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Madras scores 89 compared to 78 for Myrtle Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madras can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madras is $942/month compared to $710/month in Myrtle Point — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Myrtle Point is more affordable at $239,700 median vs $291,400.

Median household income in Madras is $56,590 compared to $42,357 in Myrtle Point (+33.6%). While Madras is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Madras spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Myrtle Point.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.9°F vs 50.4°F). Myrtle Point receives more rainfall at 65.3" per year compared to 8.5" in Madras.