Missouri vs Oregon: taxes, cost of living, laws
Missouri
Moderate tax burden · COL index 86
Wins 6 categories
Oregon
Moderate tax burden · COL index 110
Wins 10 categories
Oregon's top income tax rate is 9.9% vs Missouri's 4.7%. Cost of living in Oregon (index 110) runs 28% higher than Missouri (index 86). The median home in Oregon costs $480K vs $240K in Missouri. Politically, Missouri voted Republican in 2024 (R+19.0) while Oregon went Democratic (D+14.0).
Taxes
Housing & Cost of Living
Crime & Safety
Healthcare
Education
Childcare
Utilities & Daily Costs
Social Policy
Category wins
6
Missouri
10
Oregon
Run the full slider tool to score these states against your specific income, home value, retirement, and lifestyle priorities.
Score For My Profile →People Also Ask
Is it cheaper to live in Missouri or Oregon?
What are the drawbacks of living in Missouri?
Is Missouri one of the best states to live in?
What salary is needed to live comfortably in Missouri?