Capital City Comparison
Geography

Alaska vs Oregon: Capital City

Alaska's capital is Juneau and Oregon's capital is Salem.

Alaska flag
Alaska
AK • West
Juneau
The official state capital.
Oregon flag
Oregon
OR • West
Salem
The official state capital.

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States at a Glance

Key facts about each state alongside the capital comparison.

Alaska
Juneau
Oregon
Salem

People Also Ask

Alaska vs Oregon Capital City — Common Questions

Q What is Alaska's capital city?

Alaska's capital city is Juneau.

Q What is Oregon's capital city?

Oregon's capital city is Salem.

Sources: Core demographic data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census, with land area from U.S. Census Bureau TIGER files. Income, housing, affordability, and tax fields are maintained in our comparison dataset; purchasing-power figures use BEA Regional Price Parities. Minimum wage data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, gas prices from AAA, and electricity rates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Political control and election fields use 2024 presidential results together with National Conference of State Legislatures data. Gun-law labels use the Giffords scorecard, alcohol system data comes from NABCA, and marijuana status uses NCSL's state cannabis laws tracker.