Quality of life comparison
If you lived in Oregon instead of Georgia, you would:
Health
live 3.2 years longer
In Georgia, the average life expectancy is 76 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women) as of 2020. In Oregon, that number is 79 years (77 years for men, 82 years for women) as of 2020.
be 13.8% less likely to be obese
In Georgia, 37.0% of adults are obese as of 2022. In Oregon, that number is 31.9% of people as of 2022.
be 22.9% less likely to have diabetes
In Georgia, 11.8% of adults have diabetes as of 2022. In Oregon, that number is 9.1% as of 2022.
Economy
be 54.5% more likely to be unemployed
In Georgia, 3.3% of adults are unemployed as of 2025. In Oregon, that number is 5.1% as of 2025.
Safety
be 44.2% more likely to be a victim of property crime
Georgia has a property crime rate of 1,779 per 100,000 people as of 2023. In Oregon, that number is 2,566 per 100,000 as of 2023.
Housing & Income
pay 66.4% more for a home
The median home value in Georgia is $272,900 as of 2023, compared to $454,200 in Oregon as of 2023.
pay 11.0% more in rent
The median monthly gross rent in Georgia is $1,306 as of 2023, while in Oregon, it is $1,450 as of 2023.
Lifestyle
commute 5.1 minutes less
The average one-way commute in Georgia takes 28.3 minutes as of 2023. In Oregon, it takes 23.2 minutes as of 2023.
be 48.3% less likely to be uninsured
In Georgia, 11.8% of the population is without health insurance as of 2023. In Oregon, that number is 6.1% as of 2023.
be 24.9% less likely to be physically inactive
In Georgia, 25.3% of adults are physically inactive as of 2022. In Oregon, that number is 19.0% as of 2022.
live among residents who are 2.7 years older on average
The median age in Georgia is 37.4 years as of 2023. In Oregon, the median age is 40.1 years as of 2023.
live in an area that is 76.8% less densely populated
Georgia has a population density of 73.8 people per sq km as of 2023. In Oregon, that number is 17.1 people per sq km as of 2023.
be 16.9% more likely to have a bachelor's degree
In Georgia, 21.9% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher as of 2023. In Oregon, that number is 25.6% as of 2023.
The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: OECD Regional Demography, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
