Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $817 in Ohio versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Ohio runs roughly 24% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $51,707 in Ohio and $71,900 in Oregon — about 28% higher in Oregon. Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.75%
None
+5.8 pp in Ohio
Income Tax (top rate)
2.75%
9.90%
+7.2 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$817
$1,080
+32% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$215,300
$435,400
+102% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$51,707
$71,900
+39% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.7°F
53.0°F
+0.3°F in Oregon
Ohio vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Ohio or Oregon?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $817 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 Ohio 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 Ohio versus $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Ohio or Oregon?
- Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% 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 Ohio/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.