Cost of living in Oregon
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
Prices in Oregon are 3.4% above the national average — a Regional Price Parity of 103.4 (U.S. = 100), making it the #12 most expensive of 51 states and DC. Compare Oregon with any other state below, including the effect of taxes.
- Texas vs Oregon prices
- 6.1% cheaper
- Take-home in Oregon at $75,000
- $56,006$4,667 / month
- Take-home you'd need in Texas
- $52,590$4,382 / month
- Take-home in Texas at the same $75,000
- $61,593$5,133 / month
- Same salary: change in real take-home
- +17.1%+$9,003 a year in Oregon buying power
Equivalent after tax = the gross pay in Texas whose take-home, adjusted for Texas prices, buys what your Oregon take-home buys today. Statewide averages — big metros (and rent) vary a lot within a state.
How to compare Oregon with another state
- Enter your salary — the calculator starts with Oregon as your current state.
- Pick the state you're comparing with (moving to Oregon? press ⇄ to swap).
- Read the salary with equal buying power after taxes, and the "same salary" change in your real take-home.
Oregon prices by category
| Category | Oregon | vs U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.4 | +3.4% |
| Goods | 105.3 | +5.3% |
| Housing (rent) | 108.6 | +8.6% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | +7.0% |
| Other services | 100.3 | +0.3% |
Rents in Oregon are close to the national average. The overall price level fell 1.4% relative to the nation versus 2023 (104.8). Housing covers rent and the rental value of owner-occupied homes; "other services" includes health care, dining out, transportation and education.
Take-home pay in Oregon, adjusted for prices
| Salary | Taxes | Take-home | Real take-home | U.S.-average equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $11,206 | $38,794 | $37,532 | $48,374 |
| $75,000 | $18,994 | $56,006 | $54,185 | $72,561 |
| $100,000 | $28,675 | $71,325 | $69,006 | $96,748 |
At $75,000, Oregon ranks #46 of 51 for real take-home pay, after both taxes and prices. Full paycheck details: Oregon paycheck calculator.
What $75,000 in Oregon equals in other states
Prices = price level relative to Oregon. "Salary (after tax)" is what you'd need to earn there, single filer, to live like you do on $75,000 in Oregon once both prices and state taxes are counted.
| State | Prices | Salary (prices only) | Salary (after tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | +3.5% | $77,650 | $71,277 |
| Idaho | −7.6% | $69,292 | $64,563 |
| Nevada | −3.3% | $72,546 | $64,708 |
| California | +7.1% | $80,340 | $78,524 |
| State | Prices | Salary (prices only) | Salary (after tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | −15.9% | $63,083 | $57,976 |
| Mississippi | −15.9% | $63,094 | $57,895 |
| Iowa | −15.1% | $63,681 | $58,422 |
| Oklahoma | −15.0% | $63,740 | $59,159 |
| Hawaii | +6.4% | $79,782 | $78,618 |
| Washington, DC | +6.3% | $79,746 | $77,356 |
| New Jersey | +5.3% | $78,950 | $75,721 |
| Texas | −6.1% | $70,426 | $62,738 |
| Florida | +0.1% | $75,038 | $67,099 |
| New York | +4.4% | $78,309 | $76,073 |
Moving from Oregon to a cheaper state? The "after taxes too" column folds in state income tax, so a no-tax state can beat a cheaper state with a high income tax. Statewide averages hide large metro differences — check local rents before you move.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by State, 2024 (table SARPP, released February 19, 2026, bea.gov). Take-home pay: our 2026 federal, FICA and state income-tax engine, single filer, no pre-tax deductions; local income taxes are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oregon expensive to live in?
Oregon has a price level of 103.4 (U.S. = 100), so living costs are 3.4% above the national average. It ranks #40 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive (BEA 2024).
How much do you need to make to live in Oregon?
To match the buying power of a $75,000 salary at national-average prices, you need about $77,521 in Oregon before taxes. After Oregon taxes, $75,000 takes home $56,006 — worth $54,185 at U.S.-average prices, #46 of 51 states.
How much more expensive is rent in Oregon?
Oregon's housing price level is 108.6, meaning rents are 8.6% above the national average. Goods are 105.3 and utilities 107.0.
Which neighboring state is cheapest?
Idaho (price level 95.5, −7.6% vs Oregon). A $75,000 Oregon salary is equivalent to $64,563 there after taxes.
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