Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $761 in Kansas versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Kansas runs roughly 30% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $63,072 in Kansas and $71,900 in Oregon — about 12% higher in Oregon. Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
None
+6.5 pp in Kansas
Income Tax (top rate)
5.58%
9.90%
+4.3 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$761
$1,080
+42% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$179,500
$435,400
+143% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$63,072
$71,900
+14% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
57.0°F
53.0°F
+4.0°F in Kansas
Kansas vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Kansas or Oregon?
- Kansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $761 runs about 30% 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 Kansas 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 $30,000 a year in Kansas versus $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Kansas or Oregon?
- Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% 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 Kansas/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.