Compare cities in Oregon
Compare 5 metro profiles in Oregon, with housing cost, climate, work, safety, daily-life, and source-labeled data.
Oregon metros to compare
- #1
Portland, OR
Cost/climate 57, Work 82, Daily life 66, Community 62. ACS rent $1,577/mo; safety 46/100.
- #2
Bend, OR
Cost/climate 56, Work 78, Daily life 62, Community 57. ACS rent $1,550/mo; safety 51/100.
- #3
Medford, OR
Cost/climate 59, Work 79, Daily life 55, Community 49. ACS rent $1,208/mo; safety 51/100.
- #4
Eugene, OR
Cost/climate 59, Work 78, Daily life 55, Community 49. ACS rent $1,210/mo; safety 51/100.
- #5
Salem, OR
Cost/climate 57, Work 73, Daily life 49, Community 52. ACS rent $1,227/mo; safety 51/100.
In-state comparisons
Retiring in Oregon: state tax treatment
| Social Security | Not taxed | Social Security benefits are exempt from Oregon income tax. |
|---|---|---|
| Pension / 401(k) / IRA | Generally taxable | Pensions, 401(k), and IRA distributions are taxable at high ordinary rates (top 9.9%); credit for certain pre-October-1991 federal pension service and a low-income retirement credit exist. |
| Senior property-tax relief | Available | Senior property tax deferral for income-qualified homeowners 62+ (deferred tax becomes a lien repaid with interest). |
| Estate tax | Yes | |
| Inheritance tax | No |
Research, not tax advice. This is an unverified snapshot retrieved 2026-07-13 from public sources — thresholds, phase-outs, and rules change every year. Verify with the Oregon revenue department and a tax professional before acting on it.
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