Oregon vs Virginia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
5.3%
+5.3 pp in Virginia
Income Tax (top rate)
9.90%
5.75%
+4.2 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,440
$1,357
+6% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$557,600
$366,300
+34% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$88,792
$90,685
+2% in Virginia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
54.5°F
59.9°F
+5.4°F in Virginia
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Oregon/Virginia — 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.