Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
No sales tax, and far cheaper than Portland once you head to the valley and beyond.
1. Salem: Best value overall
2. Eugene: Best college value
3. Medford: Best southern value
4. Corvallis: Best small college town
5. Beaverton: Best Portland-area value
6. Hillsboro: Best for tech jobs
7. Albany: Best for affordability
8. Klamath Falls: Best high-desert value
Oregon has no sales tax, but Portland prices push many movers to look elsewhere. The Willamette Valley and points south and east offer the same forests, coast access, and outdoor culture at much lower costs. Here are the 8 cheapest places to live in Oregon that still offer jobs and lifestyle, ranked by value.