Oregon vs South Dakota: taxes, cost of living, laws
Oregon
Moderate tax burden · COL index 110
Wins 8 categories
South Dakota
Low tax burden · COL index 95
Wins 8 categories
South Dakota has no state income tax. Oregon's top rate is 9.9%. Cost of living in Oregon (index 110) runs 16% higher than South Dakota (index 95). The median home in Oregon costs $480K vs $310K in South Dakota. Politically, South Dakota voted Republican in 2024 (R+27.0) while Oregon went Democratic (D+14.0).
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Oregon
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South Dakota
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