Moving to Oregon from Nevada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Nevada to Oregon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Nevada to Oregon, you would find that Oregon is 10.3% cheaper than Nevada. A $75,000 salary in Nevada would need to be roughly $67,549 in Oregon to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Nevada and Oregon.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $67,549
To maintain the same standard of living in Oregon
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 14.3% less
Groceries
pay 8.9% less
Transportation
pay 10.1% less
Housing
pay 7.5% less
Childcare
pay 13.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.9% 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 Nevada.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Nevada 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 Nevada 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 generally does better on what about housing?, though Nevada leads in median home value.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Oregon performs significantly better than Nevada 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
Nevada generally does better on employment & economy, though Oregon leads in median household income.
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 Nevada 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 | Carson City | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) | 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) | 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) | 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) | 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) |
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| Month | Carson City | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) | 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) |
| Feb | 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) |
| Mar | 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) | 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) | 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) | 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) | 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) | 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) |
| Nov | 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) | 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) |
| Dec | 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) | 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than Nevada?
On average Oregon is about 10% less expensive than Nevada, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oregon?
Budget about $16,887 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?
Nevada generally does better on safety, though Oregon leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Oregon compared to Nevada?
Oregon performs significantly better than Nevada across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oregon compared to Nevada?
The average high temperature in Salem is 64°F, compared to 66°F in Carson City. Salem receives around 39.7 in of rainfall per year, while Carson City gets 9.7 in.
