Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,235 in Florida versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Oregon runs roughly 13% cheaper on rent than Florida, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $69,142 in Florida and $71,900 in Oregon — about 4% higher in Oregon. Florida has no state income tax and a 6% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
None
+6.0 pp in Florida
Income Tax (top rate)
None
9.90%
+9.9 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$1,080
+13% in Florida
Median Home Value
$320,700
$435,400
+36% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$71,900
+4% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
53.0°F
+18.8°F in Florida
Florida vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Florida or Oregon?
- Oregon is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,080 runs about 13% below Florida's $1,235, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Florida 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 $49,000 a year in Florida versus $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Florida or Oregon?
- Florida has no state income tax and a 6% 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 2/3 cities we track in Florida/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.