Massachusetts
High tax burden · COL index 148
Wins 6 categories
Oregon
Moderate tax burden · COL index 110
Wins 9 categories
Cost of living in Massachusetts (index 148) runs 35% higher than Oregon (index 110). The median home in Massachusetts costs $580K vs $480K in Oregon.
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Massachusetts
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Oregon
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