Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,080 in Oregon versus $1,166 in Utah. Overall, Oregon runs roughly 7% cheaper on rent than Utah, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $71,900 in Oregon and $74,925 in Utah — about 4% higher in Utah. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax; Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6.1%
+6.1 pp in Utah
Income Tax (top rate)
9.90%
4.50%
+5.4 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,080
$1,166
+8% in Utah
Median Home Value
$435,400
$495,700
+14% in Utah
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$71,900
$74,925
+4% in Utah
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.0°F
52.8°F
+0.2°F in Oregon
Oregon vs Utah — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oregon or Utah?
- Oregon is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,080 runs about 7% below Utah's $1,166, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Oregon than in Utah?
- 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 Utah.
- Which has lower taxes, Oregon or Utah?
- Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax. Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Oregon/Utah — 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.