Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $904 in Arkansas versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Arkansas runs roughly 16% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $60,583 in Arkansas and $71,900 in Oregon — about 16% higher in Oregon. Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
None
+6.5 pp in Arkansas
Income Tax (top rate)
3.90%
9.90%
+6.0 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$904
$1,080
+19% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$221,200
$435,400
+97% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$60,583
$71,900
+19% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.7°F
53.0°F
+9.7°F in Arkansas
Arkansas vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas or Oregon?
- Arkansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $904 runs about 16% below Oregon's $1,080, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arkansas than in Oregon?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $36,000 a year in Arkansas versus $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Arkansas or Oregon?
- Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Arkansas/Oregon — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.