Oregon vs Texas
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6.25%
+6.3 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
9.90%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,440
$1,170
+19% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$557,600
$264,900
+52% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$88,792
$67,043
+24% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.5°F
67.2°F
+12.7°F in Texas
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/8 cities we track in Oregon/Texas — 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.