Cost of Living in Oregon
Based on 3 cities we track in Oregon.
Cost of living in Oregon is shaped mostly by rent across the 3 cities we track there. A one-bedroom apartment runs around $1,080 a month — about the same as the $1,052 median across the 51 states we track.
Median household income across those cities is $71,900, 7% higher than the $67,043 median across the states we track. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$1,080
Median Home Value
$435,400
Median Income
$71,900
Avg Temperature
53.0°F
Medians across the Oregon cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
None
State Income Tax (top rate)
Up to 9.90%
Cities in Oregon
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Oregon cost of living — FAQ
- Is Oregon expensive to live in?
- Oregon is on the pricier side of the 51 states we track. Its median one-bedroom rent of $1,080 ranks #25 of 51 and is about the same as the $1,052 median.
- What is the average rent in Oregon?
- Across the 3 cities we track in Oregon, average rent runs a studio around $1,075, a one-bedroom around $1,080, a two-bedroom around $1,411, a three-bedroom around $1,778 per month (US Census ACS).
- What is the median home price in Oregon?
- The median home value across the cities we track in Oregon is $435,400 — 51% higher than the $287,500 median across the states we track.
- Does Oregon have a state income tax?
- Yes — Oregon's top state income tax rate is 9.90% (most filers pay less than the top rate). It also has no state sales tax.
- How much do you need to earn to live in Oregon?
- To keep a one-bedroom rent of $1,080 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $43,000 a year. Median household income across the cities we track in Oregon is $71,900.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).