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Talk to a Specialist →| Factor | Oregon / Portland | Idaho (Boise) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State income tax (OR) | Up to 9.9% — partial retirement deduction available | $0 (Idaho $95,870 married deduction) | Oregon taxes most retirement income; Idaho exempts most |
| Income tax ($90K retirement income) | ~$4,500–$7,500/yr after Oregon deductions | $0 | $4,500–$7,500/yr savings for most OR-to-ID moves |
| Property tax — $650K Portland home | ~$6,500–$9,000/yr (Multnomah/Washington Co. ~1–1.4%) | ~$3,420–$3,900/yr (Ada County, after homestead) | OR property tax significantly higher than Idaho |
| Homeowners insurance | ~$1,200–$2,500/yr | ~$1,320–$2,280/yr | Comparable |
Oregon is one of the highest-income-tax states in the country with a top rate of 9.9%. The state does offer a partial retirement income deduction, but it phases out at higher income levels and does not cover Social Security in the way Idaho does. For Oregon retirees drawing above the deduction threshold, the annual savings moving to Idaho are $4,500–$7,500.
Portland-area home values are lower than Bay Area but still meaningfully above Boise — providing some equity conversion. The Boise lifestyle fit for Oregon buyers is strong: both states share an outdoor recreation culture, Pacific Northwest food and coffee culture extends to Boise, and the 2.5-hour drive from Boise to Portland is manageable for staying connected to family.
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More affordable option for OR buyers with smaller equity conversions. Ada County, close to downtown Boise.
Idaho homestead exemption. File with Ada County Assessor in year one. Oregon buyers familiar with OR's moderate property tax system will find Idaho's rates lower on comparable home values.
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