Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,031 in Missouri versus $1,440 in Oregon. Overall, Missouri runs roughly 28% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $67,449 in Missouri and $88,792 in Oregon — about 24% higher in Oregon. Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.225%
None
+4.2 pp in Missouri
Income Tax (top rate)
4.70%
9.90%
+5.2 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,031
$1,440
+40% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$227,000
$557,600
+146% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$67,449
$88,792
+32% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.7°F
54.5°F
+2.2°F in Missouri
Missouri vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Missouri or Oregon?
- Missouri is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,031 runs about 28% below Oregon's $1,440, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Missouri 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 $41,000 a year in Missouri versus $58,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Missouri or Oregon?
- Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% 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 Missouri/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.