Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $866 in Missouri versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Missouri runs roughly 20% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,279 in Missouri and $71,900 in Oregon — about 23% 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
$866
$1,080
+25% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$185,100
$435,400
+135% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,279
$71,900
+30% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.3°F
53.0°F
+3.3°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 $866 runs about 20% 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 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 $35,000 a year in Missouri versus $43,000 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 3/3 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.