Cost of Living in Oregon
Based on 1 city we track in Oregon.
Cost of living in Oregon is shaped mostly by rent across the 1 city we track there. A one-bedroom apartment runs around $1,440 a month — 21% higher than the $1,191 median across the 28 states we track.
Median household income across those cities is $88,792, 24% higher than the $71,716 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
$1,440
Median Home Value
$557,600
Median Income
$88,792
Avg Temperature
54.5°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 among the most expensive of the 28 states we track. Its median one-bedroom rent of $1,440 ranks #7 of 28 and is 21% higher than the $1,191 median.
- What is the average rent in Oregon?
- Across the 1 city we track in Oregon, average rent runs a studio around $1,294, a one-bedroom around $1,440, a two-bedroom around $1,741, a three-bedroom around $2,053 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 $557,600 — 75% higher than the $317,950 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 $1,440 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $58,000 a year. Median household income across the cities we track in Oregon is $88,792.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).