Moving to Oregon from Arkansas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Arkansas to Oregon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Arkansas to Oregon, you would find that Oregon is 10.2% more expensive than Arkansas. A $75,000 salary in Arkansas would need to be roughly $84,291 in Oregon to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Arkansas and Oregon.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $84,291
To maintain the same standard of living in Oregon
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 1.5% more
Groceries
pay 13.2% more
Transportation
pay 34.5% more
Housing
pay 13.0% more
Childcare
pay 1.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.6% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oregon compared to Arkansas.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Arkansas generally does better on safety, though Oregon leads in violent crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Oregon performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Arkansas performs better than Oregon across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Arkansas generally does better on infrastructure, though Oregon leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Oregon generally does better on employment & economy, though Arkansas leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Oregon performs significantly better than Arkansas across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Little Rock | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) | 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) |
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| Month | Little Rock | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) | 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) |
| Feb | 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) |
| Mar | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) | 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) | 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) | 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) | 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) | 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) | 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) |
| Dec | 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) | 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than Arkansas?
On average Oregon is around 12% pricier than Arkansas, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Oregon?
Budget about $21,073 for 3 months in Oregon (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Oregon safe?
Arkansas generally does better on safety, though Oregon leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Oregon compared to Arkansas?
Oregon performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oregon compared to Arkansas?
The average high temperature in Salem is 64°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Salem receives around 39.7 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.
