Oregon
Moderate tax burden · COL index 110
Wins 9 categories
California
Moderate tax burden · COL index 142
Wins 6 categories
California's top income tax rate is 13.3% vs Oregon's 9.9%. Cost of living in California (index 142) runs 29% higher than Oregon (index 110). The median home in California costs $790K vs $480K in Oregon.
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With the largest economy in the U.S., California boasts a GDP of over $3 trillion, eclipsing Oregon's smaller economy valued at around $230 billion. Both states have witnessed recent economic growth, but California's economy is more robust and diversified.