Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $857 in New York versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, New York runs roughly 21% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $48,050 in New York and $71,900 in Oregon — about 33% higher in Oregon. New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a 4% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
None
+4.0 pp in New York
Income Tax (top rate)
10.90%
9.90%
+1.0 pp in New York
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$857
$1,080
+26% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$152,300
$435,400
+186% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$48,050
$71,900
+50% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
48.3°F
53.0°F
+4.7°F in Oregon
New York vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in New York or Oregon?
- New York is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $857 runs about 21% 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 New York 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 $34,000 a year in New York versus $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, New York or Oregon?
- New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a 4% 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 New York/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.