New Mexico vs Oregon
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.875%
None
+4.9 pp in New Mexico
Income Tax (top rate)
5.90%
9.90%
+4.0 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$889
$1,440
+62% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$266,700
$557,600
+109% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$65,604
$88,792
+35% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
57.2°F
54.5°F
+2.7°F in New Mexico
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in New Mexico/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.