Colorado vs Oregon
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
2.9%
None
+2.9 pp in Colorado
Income Tax (top rate)
4.40%
9.90%
+5.5 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,305
$1,440
+10% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$586,700
$557,600
+5% in Colorado
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$85,364
$88,792
+4% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
50.2°F
54.5°F
+4.3°F in Oregon
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Colorado/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.