Moving to Oregon from New York
What to Expect
Considering a move from New York to Oregon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New York to Oregon, you would find that Oregon is 13.6% cheaper than New York. A $75,000 salary in New York would need to be roughly $64,241 in Oregon to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New York and Oregon.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $64,241
To maintain the same standard of living in Oregon
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.5% less
Groceries
pay 14.8% less
Transportation
pay 10.1% less
Housing
pay 9.0% less
Childcare
pay 35.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.4% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Oregon cost about 9% less than cities in New York.
Compare cities head-to-head
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oregon compared to New York.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
New York 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
New York 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 generally does better on what about housing?, though New York 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 New York 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
New York generally does better on employment & economy, though Oregon leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
New York 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 | Albany | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C) | 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) | 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) |
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| Month | Albany | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C) | 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) |
| Feb | 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C) | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) |
| Mar | 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C) | 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C) | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C) | 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C) | 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C) | 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C) | 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C) | 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) |
| Dec | 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°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 York?
On average Oregon is about 14% less expensive than New York, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oregon?
Budget about $16,060 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 York generally does better on safety, though Oregon leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Oregon compared to New York?
New York generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oregon leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in Oregon compared to New York?
The average high temperature in Salem is 64°F, compared to 58°F in Albany. Salem receives around 39.7 in of rainfall per year, while Albany gets 39.4 in.
