Myrtle Point, OR vs Umatilla, OR

Myrtle Point is moderately more affordable than Umatilla, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Myrtle Point scores 78 compared to 85 for Umatilla, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Umatilla can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Myrtle Point is $710/month compared to $1,076/month in Umatilla — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Myrtle Point has cheaper rent, Umatilla actually has lower median home values ($191,000 vs $239,700).

Median household income in Myrtle Point is $42,357 compared to $59,861 in Umatilla (-29.2%). While Umatilla is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Myrtle Point spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Umatilla.

Climate-wise, Umatilla is notably warmer with an average of 53.9°F compared to 50.4°F in Myrtle Point. Myrtle Point receives more rainfall at 65.3" per year compared to 8.6" in Umatilla.