Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,080 in Oregon versus $1,170 in Texas. Overall, Oregon runs roughly 8% cheaper on rent than Texas, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $71,900 in Oregon and $67,043 in Texas — about 7% 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
$1,080
$1,170
+8% in Texas
Median Home Value
$435,400
$264,900
+39% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$71,900
$67,043
+7% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.0°F
67.2°F
+14.2°F in Texas
Oregon vs Texas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oregon or Texas?
- Oregon is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,080 runs about 8% below Texas's $1,170, 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 $43,000 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 3/8 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.