Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $882 in Oklahoma versus $1,440 in Oregon. Overall, Oklahoma runs roughly 39% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $66,702 in Oklahoma and $88,792 in Oregon — about 25% higher in Oregon. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.5%
None
+4.5 pp in Oklahoma
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
9.90%
+5.4 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$882
$1,440
+63% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$215,100
$557,600
+159% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$66,702
$88,792
+33% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
61.5°F
54.5°F
+7.0°F in Oklahoma
Oklahoma vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma or Oregon?
- Oklahoma is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $882 runs about 39% below Oregon's $1,440, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Oklahoma 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 $35,000 a year in Oklahoma versus $58,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Oklahoma or Oregon?
- Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% 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 Oklahoma/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.