Life can be good in the Beaver State, where laws are inclusive. But you'll work hard to afford the cost of living.
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Oregon Score and Ranking
| Category | 2021 Score | 2021 Rank | 2019 Rank | 2021 Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 178 | 33 | 31 | C |
| Infrastructure | 187 | 26 | 22 | C |
| Life, Health & Inclusion | 225 | 16 | -- | B- |
| Workforce | 191 | 19 | 19 | C+ |
| Economy | 136 | 29 | 7 | C+ |
| Business Friendliness | 52 | 44 | 43 | D- |
| Access to Capital | 76 | 28 | 23 | D+ |
| Technology & Innovation | 119 | 10 | 12 | B+ |
| Education | 74 | 31 | 36 | C- |
| Cost of Living | 6 | 47 | 45 | F |
| Overall | 1244 | 35 | 22 | -- |
Economic Profile
Governor: Kate Brown, Democrat
Population: 4,241,507
GDP growth (Q1 2021): 6.6%
Unemployment rate (May 2021): 5.9%
Top corporate tax rate: 7.6%
Top individual income tax rate: 9.9%
Gasoline tax: 38.83 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, stable/AA+, stable
Major private employers: Intel Corp., Nike
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (excluding 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
