Cost of Living in Mission, OR

With a cost of living index of 78, Mission, OR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and 28% below the Oregon state average of 106. Mission is a small community of 938 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mission's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $663 (50% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $258,800 (15% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.7x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Mission is $45,750, which is 39% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% 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 Mission. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.1°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 36°F. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches spread over roughly 100 days.

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.