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Oregon cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Oregon has a cost-of-living index of 109.6 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $54,800, median household income of $85,220, combined average sales tax about 0.00%, and regular gas about $4.868/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index109.6100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$54,800
Median HH income$85,220
Sales tax (comb.)0.00%
Gas (87 octane)$4.868/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityPortland (630,498)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: Graduated up to 9.9%

Sales tax: None statewide

Major industries: Technology, agriculture (berries, wine, hazelnuts), forestry, tourism/outdoors

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~80°F (July, Portland area; drier east) · Winter low ~35°F (January, Portland area)

Culture (context)

Portland Art Museum / Oregon Historical Society

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What this means for you

What this means for you: a basket priced at 100 on the national baseline is indexed at 109.6 in Oregon. A salary that buys that basket at the baseline would need about 109.6% of that salary to buy the same basket here. That is index math from this snapshot, not a tax-equalized offer and not your rent.

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How to read this page

  1. Read the quick answer for Oregon's cost-of-living index, estimated annual cost, median income, sales tax, and gas price.
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FAQ

What is Oregon's cost of living index?

Oregon's cost-of-living index is 109.6 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Oregon?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $54,800 for Oregon.

What is median household income in Oregon?

Median household income in Oregon is $85,220 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Oregon?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Oregon is 0.00%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Oregon have a state income tax?

State income tax in Oregon: Graduated up to 9.9%.

What was regular gas in Oregon in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $4.868 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

How should a household read Oregon's cost-of-living index?

The index is 109.6 against a US baseline of 100. A salary that buys a basket at the baseline would need about 109.6% of that salary to buy the same basket in Oregon in this snapshot. It is not a tax bill, a rent quote, or financial advice.

Sources: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational, not financial, tax, or relocation advice.