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Moving from Florida to Oregon

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven. vs. Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

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Florida

Capital: Tallahassee

Median household income $67,917 · winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days

No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

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Oregon

Capital: Salem

Median household income $76,362 · winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days

Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

Oregon has an overall price level 103.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Florida
103.4
Oregon
103.4
Housing index
Florida
122.1
Oregon
108.6
Oregon has 11% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Florida
100.9
Oregon
100.8
Utilities index (modeled)
Florida
100.5
Oregon
100.5
Electricity rate
Florida
14.9 ¢/kWh
Oregon
14.9 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
Florida
100.7
Oregon
100.7
Median home value
Florida
$396,900
Oregon
$497,500
Oregon is 25% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Florida
$1,589/mo
Oregon
$1,377/mo
Oregon is 13% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 80°F · Winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Florida
91°F
Oregon
80°F
Oregon is 12% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Florida
53°F
Oregon
36°F
Oregon is 32% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Florida
72°F
Oregon
50°F
Oregon is 31% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Florida
237
Oregon
144
Oregon has 39% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Florida
55 in
Oregon
37 in
Oregon is 33% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Florida
43
Oregon
28
Oregon has 35% lower AQI
Snow / year
Florida
0 in
Oregon
22 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than Florida?

Oregon's overall price level is roughly 100.5 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.6 for Florida — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Florida tops out at 0% income tax. Oregon tops out at 9.9%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Oregon?

Most Oregon residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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