Illinois vs Oregon
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.25%
None
+6.3 pp in Illinois
Income Tax (top rate)
4.95%
9.90%
+5.0 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,258
$1,440
+14% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$315,200
$557,600
+77% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$75,134
$88,792
+18% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.7°F
54.5°F
+1.8°F in Oregon
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Illinois/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.