Moving to Oregon from District of Columbia
What to Expect
Considering a move from District of Columbia to Oregon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from District of Columbia to Oregon, you would find that Oregon is 30.5% cheaper than District of Columbia. A $75,000 salary in District of Columbia would need to be roughly $52,200 in Oregon to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between District of Columbia and Oregon.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $52,200
To maintain the same standard of living in Oregon
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 24.0% less
Groceries
pay 23.9% less
Transportation
pay 15.5% less
Housing
pay 36.1% less
Childcare
pay 62.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 35.6% less
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 District of Columbia.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Oregon performs significantly better than District of Columbia across all safety metrics.
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
District of Columbia performs better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Oregon performs significantly better than District of Columbia across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Oregon performs significantly better than District of Columbia across all infrastructure metrics.
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
District of Columbia generally does better on employment & economy, though Oregon leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
District of Columbia generally does better on family life, though Oregon leads in life expectancy.
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 | Washington | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than District of Columbia?
On average Oregon is about 30% less expensive than District of Columbia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oregon?
Budget about $13,050 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?
Oregon performs significantly better than District of Columbia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Oregon compared to District of Columbia?
District of Columbia performs better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oregon compared to District of Columbia?
The average high temperature in Salem is 64°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Salem receives around 39.7 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
