Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $816 in Mississippi versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Mississippi runs roughly 24% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $43,238 in Mississippi and $71,900 in Oregon — about 40% higher in Oregon. Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% 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 Mississippi
Income Tax (top rate)
4.00%
9.90%
+5.9 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$816
$1,080
+32% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$108,200
$435,400
+302% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$43,238
$71,900
+66% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.3°F
53.0°F
+12.3°F in Mississippi
Mississippi vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi or Oregon?
- Mississippi is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $816 runs about 24% 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 Mississippi 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 $33,000 a year in Mississippi versus $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Mississippi or Oregon?
- Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% 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 1/3 cities we track in Mississippi/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.