Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,080 in Oregon versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Oregon runs roughly 15% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $71,900 in Oregon and $68,854 in Vermont — about 4% higher in Oregon. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6%
+6.0 pp in Vermont
Income Tax (top rate)
9.90%
8.75%
+1.2 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,080
$1,275
+18% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$435,400
$400,200
+8% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$71,900
$68,854
+4% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.0°F
46.0°F
+7.0°F in Oregon
Oregon vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oregon or Vermont?
- Oregon is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,080 runs about 15% below Vermont's $1,275, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Oregon than in Vermont?
- 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 $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Oregon or Vermont?
- Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Oregon/Vermont — 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.