Best Places to Retire in Oregon for Taxes

Quick answer

The most tax friendly places to retire in Oregon in 2026 are Bend, Eugene, and Tigard. Bend ranks first, with tax friendliness of 45. Rankings below cover 15 Oregon cities and measure state and local tax burden on retirement income, including income, property, and sales tax, using the Tax Foundation and state Departments of Revenue.

Find the most tax-friendly cities in this state for retirees, including locations with favorable local tax treatments. When choosing a retirement destination in Oregon, taxes is often a top priority. The cities below are ranked by state and local tax burden on retirement income, including income, property, and sales tax, drawn from the Tax Foundation and state Departments of Revenue and refreshed for 2026.

Source: the Tax Foundation and state Departments of Revenue. See our full methodology and data lineage →

Ranked #1 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45.

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45

Ranked #2 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45.

Tax Friendliness

45

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Ranked #3 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Tax Friendliness

45

Ranked #4 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45.

Tax Friendliness

45

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Ranked #5 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Tax Friendliness

45

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Ranked #6 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Tax Friendliness

45

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Ranked #7 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Tax Friendliness

45

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Ranked #8 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Tax Friendliness

45

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Ranked #9 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Tax Friendliness

45

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Ranked #10 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Tax Friendliness

45

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Ranked #11 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Tax Friendliness

45

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Ranked #12 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Tax Friendliness

45

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Ranked #13 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Tax Friendliness

45

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Ranked #14 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Tax Friendliness

45

Ranked #15 of 15 Oregon cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45.

Tax Friendliness

45

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best place to retire in Oregon for taxes?

Bend ranks first among Oregon retirement cities for taxes, with tax friendliness of 45. Eugene and Tigard follow closely behind. Rankings use the Tax Foundation and state Departments of Revenue.

How does RetireCityIQ rank Oregon cities for taxes?

Each city is scored on state and local tax burden on retirement income, including income, property, and sales tax, sourced from the Tax Foundation and state Departments of Revenue. Cities are then ordered from highest to lowest on that metric. See our methodology page for the full scoring model and data lineage.

Which Oregon cities are covered in these taxes rankings?

These rankings cover 15 Oregon retirement cities, including Bend, Eugene, Tigard, Salem, Cottage Grove, and more. Each links to a full retirement guide with cost of living, taxes, healthcare, and climate data.

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