Cost of Living in Myrtle Creek, OR: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 83, Myrtle Creek, OR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 24% below the Oregon state average of 106. Myrtle Creek is a small community of 3,495 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Myrtle Creek's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $899 (32% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $228,200 (25% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Myrtle Creek is $57,039, which is 24% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% 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 Myrtle Creek. The area sees an average annual temperature of 55.9°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 44°F. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches spread over roughly 141 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.

Housing

Median Rent

$899/mo

Median Home Value

$228,200

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$874/mo

Climate in Myrtle Creek

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

55.9°F

Avg Temperature

32.1"

Rainfall / Year

141d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	50	54	59	63	71	77	86	86	80	67	54	48
Avg °F	44	46	49	53	60	65	72	72	66	56	47	43
Low °F	37	38	40	43	48	53	57	57	52	45	41	37
Rain"	4.8	3.6	3.5	2.7	2.1	0.9	0.3	0.2	0.9	2.3	4.7	6.1

Cost of Living in Myrtle Creek, OR