Moving to Oregon from Hawaii
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Hawaii to Oregon — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Hawaii to Oregon, you would find that Oregon is 22.9% cheaper than Hawaii. A $75,000 salary in Hawaii would need to be roughly $52,864 in Oregon to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Salem averages 64°F vs 84°F in Honolulu, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Hawaii to Oregon.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $52,864
To maintain the same standard of living in Oregon
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 25.3% less
Groceries
pay 46.7% less
Transportation
pay 14.0% less
Housing
pay 23.4% less
Childcare
pay 19.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.6% 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
How Hawaii and Oregon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Hawaii performs better than Oregon 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
Hawaii generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oregon leads in diabetes rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Oregon performs significantly better than Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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
Hawaii performs better than Oregon across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Hawaii generally does better on family life, though Oregon leads in bachelor's degree or higher.
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 | Honolulu | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/67°F (27°/19°C) | 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (31°/24°C) | 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) |
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| Month | Honolulu | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/66°F (26.7°/19.1°C) | 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) |
| Feb | 80°/66°F (26.8°/18.9°C) | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) |
| Mar | 81°/68°F (27.3°/19.8°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 83°/69°F (28.2°/20.8°C) | 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.6°C) | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 87°/73°F (30.6°/23.0°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.6°C) | 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.9°C) | 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.6°C) | 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.4°/23.0°C) | 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.8°/21.9°C) | 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) |
| Dec | 81°/68°F (27.3°/20.2°C) | 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than Hawaii?
Generally yes: Oregon runs about 30% cheaper than Hawaii on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Oregon?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around $13,216 in Oregon for everyday spending, before movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Oregon safe?
Hawaii performs better than Oregon across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Oregon compared to Hawaii?
Hawaii generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oregon leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in Oregon compared to Hawaii?
The average high temperature in Salem is 64°F, compared to 84°F in Honolulu. Salem receives around 39.7 in of rainfall per year, while Honolulu gets 17.1 in.
