Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $782 in Indiana versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Indiana runs roughly 28% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $60,293 in Indiana and $71,900 in Oregon — about 16% higher in Oregon. Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
None
+7.0 pp in Indiana
Income Tax (top rate)
2.95%
9.90%
+7.0 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$782
$1,080
+38% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$169,700
$435,400
+157% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$60,293
$71,900
+19% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.2°F
53.0°F
+0.2°F in Indiana
Indiana vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Indiana or Oregon?
- Indiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $782 runs about 28% below Oregon's $1,080, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Indiana 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 $31,000 a year in Indiana versus $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Indiana or Oregon?
- Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% 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 3/3 cities we track in Indiana/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.