Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,080 in Oregon versus $764 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 29% cheaper on rent than Oregon, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $71,900 in Oregon and $69,171 in Wyoming — about 4% higher in Oregon. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
4%
+4.0 pp in Wyoming
Income Tax (top rate)
9.90%
None
+9.9 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,080
$764
+29% in Oregon
Median Home Value
$435,400
$302,200
+31% in Oregon
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$71,900
$69,171
+4% in Oregon
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.0°F
45.4°F
+7.6°F in Oregon
Oregon vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Oregon or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $764 runs about 29% below Oregon's $1,080, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Oregon than in Wyoming?
- 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 $31,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, Oregon or Wyoming?
- Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Oregon/Wyoming — 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.