Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,705 in New York versus $1,440 in Oregon. Overall, Oregon runs roughly 16% cheaper on rent than New York, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $79,713 in New York and $88,792 in Oregon — about 10% 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
$1,705
$1,440
+16% in New York
Median Home Value
$751,700
$557,600
+26% in New York
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$79,713
$88,792
+11% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
55.0°F
54.5°F
+0.5°F in New York
New York vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in New York or Oregon?
- Oregon is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,440 runs about 16% below New York's $1,705, 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 $68,000 a year in New York versus $58,000 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 1/1 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.