EASTERN/WESTERN OREGON COST OF LIVING BY: BRANDON BEVERS

HOUSING Eastern Living expense: $590 Western Living expense: $810 This expense is much higher in the western part of the state. This is due to things generally costing more next to the coast.

UTILITIES Eastern Living Expense: $290 Western Living Expense: $330 The utilities cost a little bit more in the Western part of the state. This due to the increased housing products.

FOOD Eastern Living Expense: $365 Western Living Expense: $365 The cost of food is going to generally be the same in the state of Oregon.

TRANSPORTATION Eastern Living Expense: $365 Western Living Expense: $370 Transportation basically costs the same. Its not that big of a gap.

CLOTHES Eastern Living Expense: $100 Western Living Expense: $100 Clothes are clothes, It’s the same where you go.

HEALTH CARE Eastern Living Expense: $50 Western Living Expense: $50 Health care is the same across the country.

ENTERTAINMENT Eastern Living Expense: $100 Western Living Expense: $100 Electronics are basically the same price everywhere.

PERSONAL CARE Eastern Living Expense: $100 Western Living Expense: $100 Personally care products costs the same eveywhere.

MISCELLANEOUS Eastern Living Expense: $100 Western Living Expense: $100 These Miscellaneous things cost the same everywhere.