Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,440 in Oregon versus $1,170 in Texas. Overall, Texas runs roughly 19% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $88,792 in Oregon and $67,043 in Texas — about 24% higher in Oregon. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax; Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6.25%
+6.3 pp in Texas
Income Tax (top rate)
9.90%
None
+9.9 pp in Oregon
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
Oregon vs Texas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oregon or Texas?
- Texas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,170 runs about 19% 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 Oregon than in Texas?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $58,000 a year in Oregon versus $47,000 in Texas.
- Which has lower taxes, Oregon or Texas?
- Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax. Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
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.