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Cost of living in Oregon

Rent, taxes, earnings and more across all 36 Oregon counties.

Avg. 1-bed rent
$1,090/mo
Avg. household income
$69,965/yr
Avg. home value
$357,142
Avg. monthly cost
$3,172/mo
Cheapest county
Malheur County
$2,731/mo for a single person
Most expensive county
Washington County
$4,157/mo for a single person

Last updated May 21, 2026

Taxes in Oregon

State income, sales and local tax rates.

State income tax
9.90%
Top marginal rate

Oregon has a graduated state income tax ranging from 4.75% to 9.9%.

State sales tax
0.00%
Combined sales tax
0.00%
incl. average local of 0.00%

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Rent in Oregon

The average one-bedroom rent across Oregon is $1,090/mo. Rent varies from $711/mo in Harney County to $1,750/mo in Yamhill County.

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Cheapest places to live in Oregon

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Rankings include rent, utilities, groceries, transport, healthcare and taxes. See our methodology.

Most expensive places to live in Oregon

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Highest earning counties in Oregon

Top 10 by average household income.

All 36 counties in Oregon

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Frequently asked questions about Oregon

Common questions about cost of living, taxes and rent.

What is the cost of living in Oregon?

The average cost of living in Oregon is approximately $3,172 per month for a single person. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare and taxes. Costs range from $2,731/mo in Malheur County to $4,157/mo in Washington County.

What is the average rent in Oregon?

The average one-bedroom rent in Oregon is $1,090 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across all 36 counties.

What is the average salary in Oregon?

The average household income in Oregon is $69,965 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Does Oregon have state income tax?

Yes, Oregon has a graduated income tax ranging from 4.75% to 9.9%.

What is the sales tax in Oregon?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Oregon averages 0.00%. The state rate is 0.00% with an average local addition of 0.00%.

What are the cheapest places to live in Oregon?

The cheapest counties to live in Oregon based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Harney County ($2,486/mo), 2. Wheeler County ($2,628/mo), 3. Wallowa County ($2,730/mo), 4. Malheur County ($2,731/mo), 5. Morrow County ($2,855/mo).

What are the most expensive places to live in Oregon?

The most expensive counties to live in Oregon based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Washington County ($4,157/mo), 2. Clackamas County ($4,071/mo), 3. Columbia County ($4,031/mo), 4. Multnomah County ($4,028/mo), 5. Yamhill County ($3,917/mo).

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources.

  • U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year Estimates)
  • HUD Fair Market Rents FY2025
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA)
  • Tax Foundation state and local rates
Methodology All data sources