Quality of life comparison
If you lived in Oregon instead of North Carolina, you would:
Health
live 2.7 years longer
In North Carolina, 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 15.0% less likely to have diabetes
In North Carolina, 10.7% of adults have diabetes as of 2022. In Oregon, that number is 9.1% as of 2022.
Economy
be 50.0% more likely to be unemployed
In North Carolina, 3.4% of adults are unemployed as of 2025. In Oregon, that number is 5.1% as of 2025.
Safety
be 14.7% less likely to be a victim of violent crime
North Carolina has a violent crime rate of 379 per 100,000 people as of 2023. In Oregon, that number is 323 per 100,000 as of 2023.
be 28.4% more likely to be a victim of property crime
North Carolina has a property crime rate of 1,998 per 100,000 people as of 2023. In Oregon, that number is 2,566 per 100,000 as of 2023.
Housing & Income
earn 15.1% more money
The median household income in North Carolina is $69,904 as of 2023, while in Oregon, it is $80,426 as of 2023.
pay 75.1% more for a home
The median home value in North Carolina is $259,400 as of 2023, compared to $454,200 in Oregon as of 2023.
pay 24.8% more in rent
The median monthly gross rent in North Carolina is $1,162 as of 2023, while in Oregon, it is $1,450 as of 2023.
Lifestyle
commute 1.9 minutes less
The average one-way commute in North Carolina takes 25.1 minutes as of 2023. In Oregon, it takes 23.2 minutes as of 2023.
be 36.5% less likely to be uninsured
In North Carolina, 9.6% of the population is without health insurance as of 2023. In Oregon, that number is 6.1% as of 2023.
be 14.4% less likely to be physically inactive
In North Carolina, 22.2% of adults are physically inactive as of 2022. In Oregon, that number is 19.0% as of 2022.
live in an area that is 80.2% less densely populated
North Carolina has a population density of 86.2 people per sq km as of 2023. In Oregon, that number is 17.1 people per sq km as of 2023.
be 13.8% more likely to have a bachelor's degree
In North Carolina, 22.5% 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.
