Cost of living in Oregon
Prices in Oregon are 3.4% above the US average (12th highest of 51). A single filer on $75,000 pays $5,059 in state income tax. State sales tax: 0%.
Price levels in Oregon
| BEA RPP 2024 | Oregon | vs US (100) |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.4 | +3.4% |
| Goods | 105.3 | +5.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 108.6 | +8.6% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | +7.0% |
| Other services | 100.3 | +0.3% |
Metros in Oregon
Metros whose principal city is in Oregon. “Left over” = a single renter earning $60,000, after 2026 taxes (including the principal city’s local tax) and modeled costs.
| Metro | Population | Price level | 2-BR FMR | Infant care / wk* | Left over / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR-WA | 2,542,282 | 105.4 | $1,878 | $407 | $505 |
| Salem, OR | 445,814 | 103.6 | $1,692 | $259 | $843 |
| Eugene, OR | 381,584 | 101.6 | $1,546 | $329 | $955 |
| Bend, OR | 266,376 | 103.6 | $1,893 | $336 | $690 |
| Medford, OR | 221,795 | 101.4 | $1,539 | $262 | $894 |
| Albany, OR | 132,843 | 102.1 | $1,726 | $236 | $724 |
| Corvallis, OR | 97,728 | 104.0 | $1,857 | $340 | $650 |
| Grants Pass, OR | 87,867 | 97.8 | $1,331 | $261 | $1,120 |
*Center-based, DOL 2022 price for the metro’s principal county; a year in brackets marks an older latest-available price. “No data”: DOL publishes no price for that county, and childcare is left out of its budgets.
Taxes in Oregon (2026)
| Annual tax | Single, $50,000 | Single, $75,000 | Single, $120,000 | Couple, 2 kids, $120,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $3,820 | $7,670 | $17,570 | $5,640 |
| Social Security + Medicare | $3,825 | $5,738 | $9,180 | $9,180 |
| Oregon income tax | $3,208 | $5,059 | $9,162 | $7,821 |
| Oregon payroll taxes | $350 | $525 | $840 | $840 |
| Take-home pay / month | $3,233 | $4,667 | $6,937 | $8,043 |
Annual liability, standard deduction, Child Tax Credit; local income taxes are not included in this state-level table (see each metro). On $75,000, Oregon’s income and payroll taxes cost $5,584 a year more than in a state without them (federal taxes are the same: $13,408).
Childcare prices across Oregon
| Age band | Center, median county / wk (2022) | Center / yr today* | Home-based / wk (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (under 2) | $197 | $12,542 | $173 |
| Toddler (2) | $181 | $11,515 | $164 |
| Preschool (3–4) | $150 | $9,535 | $153 |
| School-age (5–12) | $62 | $3,961 | $142 |
Center-based infant care ranges from $197 a week in Wheeler County to $407 in Multnomah County (2022 prices).
DOL National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022; median across 36 counties with 2022 data. *52 weeks × 1.2224 BLS CPI for day care and preschool, 2022 average to 2026-08. Look up a county.
Property taxes by county
Effective rate = Census median real estate taxes ÷ median home value (ACS 2020-2024), metro-area counties.
| County | Median value | Median tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | $552,700 | $5,301 | 0.96% |
| Benton County | $513,000 | $4,884 | 0.95% |
| Linn County | $376,400 | $3,261 | 0.87% |
| Clackamas County | $611,000 | $5,171 | 0.85% |
| Washington County | $588,000 | $4,929 | 0.84% |
| Yamhill County | $471,700 | $3,425 | 0.73% |
| Jefferson County | $374,200 | $2,591 | 0.69% |
| Crook County | $467,000 | $2,972 | 0.64% |
| Deschutes County | $650,900 | $3,807 | 0.58% |
| Josephine County | $404,300 | $2,086 | 0.52% |
Five highest and five lowest of 15 counties.
Energy and fuel
EIA: electricity 2025, natural gas 2024, gasoline week ending 2026-10-05.
Who moves to and from Oregon
Census state-to-state migration flows (2024 ACS 1-year; people 1 year and over, ± margin of error at 90%). Totals cover moves between states and DC only: 117,874 in, 112,636 out (net +5,238).
- California31,500 ±4,443
- Washington20,388 ±3,359
- Arizona7,194 ±2,095
- Texas6,446 ±1,564
- Colorado5,157 ±1,606
- Idaho4,397 ±1,638
- Utah3,727 ±1,331
- Montana2,783 ±1,497
- Washington32,341 ±4,186
- California17,954 ±4,037
- Texas6,248 ±2,133
- Arizona4,336 ±1,646
- Utah4,293 ±1,764
- Idaho4,206 ±1,226
- North Carolina3,152 ±1,613
- Florida2,825 ±1,169
Frequently asked questions
Is Oregon expensive to live in?+
BEA’s Regional Price Parities put Oregon’s overall price level at 103.4 in 2024 (US = 100), the 12th highest of 51 states and DC. Housing is 108.6 and goods 105.3.
Does Oregon have a state income tax?+
Yes. A single filer earning $75,000 owes about $5,059 in Oregon income tax under 2026 law (6.7% of pay), plus $525 in state payroll taxes.
What is the sales tax in Oregon?+
The state rate is 0% (as of 2026-10-13); groceries are exempt from the state rate. Local sales taxes can add to this.
What is the most affordable metro in Oregon?+
For a single renter earning $60,000, Grants Pass, OR leaves the most each month after taxes and modeled costs ($1,120), and Portland, OR-WA the least ($505).