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HEAD-TO-HEAD TAX COMPARISON · 2026

COUNTRY A Oregon VS COUNTRY B Texas

Side-by-side analysis of income tax, effective rates, and take-home pay for Oregon and Texas in 2026.

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OVERVIEW
Texas has no state income tax, while Oregon charges 4.75-9.9% progressive rates. Portland-area residents with taxable income above $125,000 (2025 thresholds; Metro's are indexed for inflation from 2026, so check the current figures) also pay Metro supportive housing tax (1%) and Multnomah County Preschool for All tax (1.5%, or 3% above $250,000 for single filers); those local taxes are not included in the figures on this page. Moving from OR to TX saves $7,148/year in state income tax on $100k of wages. However, Texas has higher property taxes (about 1.40% vs Oregon's 0.81%) and a sales tax of up to 8.25% (Oregon has none), which offsets part of the income tax saving for homeowners and heavy spenders.
Section 01

The Big Picture

Top-line rates and effective take-home for a typical earner — including income tax, social contributions, and applicable surcharges.

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COUNTRY A
Oregon
TAX RATE
4.75-9.9%
Progressive

4 brackets, up to 9.9%

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COUNTRY B
Texas
TAX RATE
0%
No Income Tax

Constitutional prohibition

TYPICAL ANNUAL DIFFERENCE
Moving from Oregon → Texas at $100,000
$7,148

That's $596/month back in your pocket

Section 02

Tax Savings by Income Level

Net take-home after all income tax, social contributions, and surcharges — for a single employee with no dependents.

GROSS INCOME
🌲 OR TAX
🤠 TX TAX
SAVINGS
10-YEAR
$50,000
$3,204
$0
$3,204
$32,040
$100,000
$7,148
$0
$7,148
$71,480
$200,000
$17,755
$0
$17,755
$177,550
$500,000
$47,455
$0
$47,455
$474,550
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Oregon Pros & Cons

+ PROS
  • No sales tax: Oregon has none, versus up to 8.25% in Texas (6.25% state plus up to 2% local), or up to $825 per $10,000 of taxable purchases
  • Lower property tax: about 0.81% effective (vs about 1.40% in Texas) saves roughly $1,475-$5,900/year on homes valued at $250,000-$1,000,000
  • Public transit: Portland TriMet MAX light rail, walkable neighborhoods
  • Outdoor recreation: Mt Hood, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon Coast
  • Milder summers than most of Texas
− CONS
  • Income tax up to 9.9%: costs $7,148 on $100k of wages (state tax only)
  • Extra local income taxes in the Portland area above $125,000 of taxable income (2025 threshold; indexed from 2026): Metro 1% and Multnomah County 1.5% (3% above $250,000 single)
  • Housing costs in Portland are high; compare current prices for the specific cities you are considering
  • Long, wet fall-to-spring rainy season
  • Cloudier winters than Austin
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Texas Pros & Cons

+ PROS
  • Zero income tax: Save $7,148/year on $100k, $47,455 on $500k
  • Constitutional ban on a state tax on individuals' net income (Art. VIII, s. 24-a), so the zero rate is hard to change
  • Large Austin-area tech employers (Tesla and Apple among them)
  • Sunnier climate than Portland, especially in fall and winter
  • Mild winters in most of the state compared with Oregon's rainy season
− CONS
  • Higher property tax: about 1.40% (vs Oregon's 0.81%) costs roughly $1,475-$5,900 more/year on homes valued at $250,000-$1,000,000
  • Sales tax: up to 8.25% (6.25% state plus up to 2% local), or up to $825 per $10,000 of taxable purchases (Oregon has none)
  • Most of Texas is car-dependent (vs Portland's walkable areas and MAX light rail)
  • Hot summers: triple-digit heat is common in much of Texas
  • Fewer mountains and forests than Oregon (Texas offers Hill Country, Gulf Coast and desert parks instead)
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will I save moving from Oregon to Texas?

On $100,000 income, you save $7,148/year in state income tax (Oregon's state tax is about 7.15% of income at that level vs 0% in Texas). Over 10 years: $71,480. On $500,000 income: $47,455/year ($474,550 over 10 years). Oregon's 9.9% top rate is one of the higher state rates in the US, so Texas savings are largest for high earners. Portland-area residents with taxable income above $125,000 (2025 threshold; Metro's is indexed for inflation from 2026) pay additional Metro (1%) and Multnomah County Preschool for All (1.5%, 3% above $250,000 for single filers) taxes that are not included in these figures.

What about property taxes?

Oregon wins: about 0.81% effective rate vs about 1.40% in Texas. On a $600,000 home: OR pays $4,860/year, TX pays $8,400/year—a difference of $3,540/year. Oregon's Measure 5 caps rates, while TX relies on property tax to fund services. For expensive homeowners, OR's lower property tax partially offsets TX's income tax advantage.

Is Portland to Austin tech migration real?

Portland-to-Austin moves have been widely discussed, but we do not quote migration counts here because we have not verified a current figure; the U.S. Census Bureau publishes state-to-state migration flows. Tax is one factor among several: income tax savings ($7,148+ on $100k), housing costs, jobs and climate all matter, and Texas's higher property and sales taxes offset part of the saving.
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