State guide
Cost of living in Oregon
3 Oregon cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 8.0% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 0.0%.
Cities covered
3
Median rent
$1,688/mo
Median est. cost
$4,100/mo
State income tax
≈8.0%
Standouts in Oregon
Cheapest
Salem, OR
$4,015/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Portland, OR
Fit 59
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Portland, OR
Safety 53
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Salem, OR
Jobs 48
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Salem, OR
190 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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