Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,576 in Georgia versus $1,440 in Oregon. Overall, Oregon runs roughly 9% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $81,938 in Georgia and $88,792 in Oregon — about 8% higher in Oregon. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
None
+4.0 pp in Georgia
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
9.90%
+4.7 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,576
$1,440
+9% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$420,600
$557,600
+33% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$81,938
$88,792
+8% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.6°F
54.5°F
+8.1°F in Georgia
Georgia vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Oregon?
- Oregon is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,440 runs about 9% below Georgia's $1,576, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia 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 $63,000 a year in Georgia versus $58,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Oregon?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% 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 1/1 cities we track in Georgia/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.