Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,080 in Oregon versus $1,030 in Rhode Island. Overall, Rhode Island runs roughly 5% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $71,900 in Oregon and $66,772 in Rhode Island — about 7% higher in Oregon. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax; Rhode Island has a top state income tax rate of 5.99% and a 7% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
7%
+7.0 pp in Rhode Island
Income Tax (top rate)
9.90%
5.99%
+3.9 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,080
$1,030
+5% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$435,400
$322,800
+26% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$71,900
$66,772
+7% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.0°F
51.6°F
+1.4°F in Oregon
Oregon vs Rhode Island — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oregon or Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,030 runs about 5% 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 Oregon than in Rhode Island?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $43,000 a year in Oregon versus $41,000 in Rhode Island.
- Which has lower taxes, Oregon or Rhode Island?
- Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax. Rhode Island has a top state income tax rate of 5.99% and a 7% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Oregon/Rhode Island — 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.