Moving to Oregon from New Hampshire
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Hampshire to Oregon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Hampshire to Oregon, you would find that Oregon is 7.8% cheaper than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly $66,339 in Oregon to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Hampshire and Oregon.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $66,339
To maintain the same standard of living in Oregon
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.3% less
Groceries
pay 8.2% less
Transportation
pay 6.9% more
Housing
pay 12.5% less
Childcare
pay 28.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.8% 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 New Hampshire.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
New Hampshire 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
New Hampshire 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
New Hampshire 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
New Hampshire generally does better on infrastructure, though Oregon leads in average commute.
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
New Hampshire 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
New Hampshire performs better than Oregon 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 | Concord | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) | 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) | 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) |
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| Month | Concord | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) | 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) |
| Feb | 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) |
| Mar | 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) | 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) | 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) | 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) | 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) | 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) |
| Nov | 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) | 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) |
| Dec | 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) | 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than New Hampshire?
On average Oregon is about 12% less expensive than New Hampshire, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oregon?
Budget about $16,585 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?
New Hampshire performs better than Oregon across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Oregon compared to New Hampshire?
New Hampshire performs better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oregon compared to New Hampshire?
The average high temperature in Salem is 64°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Salem receives around 39.7 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.
