Thinking of Settling Down in Oregon?

Question

I have already asked this question but it is worth asking again.

My husband and i live in california as does the majority of our
family , we live in the north part of the central valley. However
cost of living here is so rediculously high! We are not poor
but we struggle sometimes.

We are also interested in having land, maybe some animals
and growing some of our own food.

We think oregon is a good choice but are confused as
to what the job market is like and what the cost
of living is.

We would be looking at living away
from the city and possibly having a small ranch
in the future.

I must admit it's beautiful country!

Answer 1

Oregon has everything - beach, mountains with year round snow, high desert, city life, vineyards, great climate, friendly people etc!
The property is undervalued in a lot of places, the job markets are tough. But if you can do anything high tech, the industry is starting to come back now. I would suggest living somewhere on the edge of the Willamette Valley and commuting in to work (if you want to be able to buy 5 acres without starving yourselves to death paying for it!).
Good luck...maybe I'll see you in Starbucks hehe
;o)

PS You'll need to make $50k or so a year to be able to buy $300k worth of land, and still have enough to get by on :)

Answer 2

you know that California is the most expensive state in the US so the cost of living in Oregon would be lower and if i were you i would choose Oregon because of the weather,i can't tolerate the weather in valley!

Answer 3

It is gorgeous, even out towards the east where it's more "western"

Answer 4

Go to NJ.