Cost of Living in Burns, OR

With a cost of living index of 71, Burns, OR is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and 36% below the Oregon state average of 106. Burns is a small community of 2,736 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Burns's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $705 (47% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $157,400 (48% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Burns is $38,430, which is 49% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Burns. The area sees an average annual temperature of 46°F, with summers averaging 65°F and winters around 28°F. Annual rainfall totals 10.4 inches spread over roughly 91 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.