Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,181 in Connecticut versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Oregon runs roughly 9% cheaper on rent than Connecticut, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,584 in Connecticut and $71,900 in Oregon — about 21% higher in Oregon. Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.35%
None
+6.3 pp in Connecticut
Income Tax (top rate)
6.99%
9.90%
+2.9 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,181
$1,080
+9% in Connecticut
Median Home Value
$252,400
$435,400
+73% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,584
$71,900
+27% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.5°F
53.0°F
+0.5°F in Oregon
Connecticut vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Connecticut or Oregon?
- Oregon is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,080 runs about 9% below Connecticut's $1,181, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Connecticut 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 $47,000 a year in Connecticut versus $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Connecticut or Oregon?
- Connecticut has a top state income tax rate of 6.99% and a 6.35% 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 Connecticut/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.