Moving to Oregon from Oklahoma
What to Expect
Considering a move from Oklahoma to Oregon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Oklahoma to Oregon, you would find that Oregon is 2.6% more expensive than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly $81,527 in Oregon to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oklahoma and Oregon.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $81,527
To maintain the same standard of living in Oregon
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 9.1% more
Groceries
pay 5.2% more
Transportation
pay 5.6% more
Housing
pay 17.4% more
Childcare
pay 21.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.0% more
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 Oklahoma.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Oklahoma 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
Oklahoma generally does better on infrastructure, though Oregon leads in internet access.
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
Oregon generally does better on employment & economy, though Oklahoma leads in unemployment rate.
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 Oklahoma 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 | Oklahoma City | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) | 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) | 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) |
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| Month | Oklahoma City | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) | 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) |
| Feb | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) |
| Mar | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) | 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) | 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) | 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) | 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) | 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) |
| Nov | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) | 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) |
| Dec | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) | 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than Oklahoma?
On average Oregon is around 9% pricier than Oklahoma, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Oregon?
Budget about $20,382 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?
Oklahoma generally does better on safety, though Oregon leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Oregon compared to Oklahoma?
Oregon performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oregon compared to Oklahoma?
The average high temperature in Salem is 64°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Salem receives around 39.7 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.
