Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,126 in Minnesota versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Oregon runs roughly 4% cheaper on rent than Minnesota, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $80,269 in Minnesota and $71,900 in Oregon — about 10% higher in Minnesota. Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.875%
None
+6.9 pp in Minnesota
Income Tax (top rate)
9.85%
9.90%
+0.1 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,126
$1,080
+4% in Minnesota
Median Home Value
$287,500
$435,400
+51% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$80,269
$71,900
+10% in Minnesota
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
47.1°F
53.0°F
+5.9°F in Oregon
Minnesota vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota or Oregon?
- Oregon is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,080 runs about 4% below Minnesota's $1,126, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Minnesota 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 $45,000 a year in Minnesota versus $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Minnesota or Oregon?
- Minnesota has a top state income tax rate of 9.85% and a 6.875% 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 Minnesota/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.