If you’re thinking of relocating in retirement, you might want to give Oregon serious consideration. It features abundant natural beauty, with Douglas fir and Western hemlock trees and many miles of coastline.

Oregon has a moderate climate, with temperatures usually not too cold or hot. It does get a lot of rain, though — averaging between 60 and 120 inches or so per year, which means there is less sunshine than in many other states. If you enjoy the great outdoors, you can swim, fish, ski, camp, hike, and more in Oregon — perhaps in its many national and state parks.

Those who enjoy cultural activities will find festivals for music, theater, flowers, and more.

It’s worth noting that along with natural beauty, there are natural disaster risks — of wildfires, flooding, and earthquakes.

Oregon’s cost of living is a bit of a drawback, as it’s about 15% above the national average, per the World Population Review. Most spending categories are close to average, but not housing. The typical home price in Oregon was recently $511,513 — about 41% above the national average. Car insurance is on the low side, though, recently averaging $2,421 annually, about $596 below average.

Oregon is one of the 41 states that do not tax Social Security benefits — though withdrawals from 401(k) and IRA accounts and pension income are taxable. There is an estate tax in Oregon, for estates worth more than $1 million, and of course federal estate taxes still apply, too.

As you plan for your retirement, you should focus on the quality, availability, and cost of healthcare wherever you’ll be living. Oregon is far from the best or worst on that score, per MedicareGuide.com, which has rated it the 26th-best state in the nation for elderly healthcare.

Many cities and towns in Oregon have been recommended for retirees, such as Portland, Bend, Ashland, Eugene, Salem, Corvallis, and Hood River. Consider spending at least a few months in any location you’re thinking about, to make sure it’s a good fit.

The No. 8 Oregon Ducks are beating the UCLA Bruins (1-2) in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. The 3-0 Ducks hope to stay undefeated in the late-night Big Ten conference clash in the Rose Bowl.

There are five former Ducks on the current UCLA team, including defensive back Bryan Addison. Addison has grabbed attention with two big plays vs. Oregon.

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel had a heated exchange with Addison after Addison put a big hit Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson. Ferguson went to the locker room with an injury. Addison then intercepted Gabriel and returned the pick for 96 yard touchdown.

Late in the second quarter, Addison intercepted Gabriel and sprinted for a 96-yard touchdown to cut Oregon’s lead to 28-10. It was Gabriel’s first interception as a Duck.

How can Oregon grab back the momentum in the second half?

“Keep playing our game,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning told the Fox broadcast at halftime. “We’ve been able to stop them consistently. After that first series, we settled in defensively. We have to protect the ball on offense.”

Coach Lanning evaluatedGabriel’s play vs. UCLA, including his interception

“Really good decision making until that last one,” coach Lanning said. “That one is over with and we have to move to the next one.”

Gabriel had a heated exchange with Addison earlier in the second quarter.

Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson suffered a big hit from Addison. Ferguson took some time to get up. Ferguson walked off the field on his own power but had to go to the locker room before the half for further evaluation.

Ferguson’s quarterback and best friend, Gabriel, had some choice words for Addison after the hit.

Earlier this week, the senior Ferguson addressed playing some of his former teammates.

 “I think it’s just really cool to be able to see those guys again,” Ferguson said. “I stay in touch with a lot of them. We’re really close as a class. Mo (Moliki Matavao) especially is one of my best friends still.” 

Specifically, Addison impressed Ferguson.

 “It’s the same thing we’ve seen,” Ferguson said of Addison. “He’s a good player. He flies around, he plays hard, and he’s lengthy, so he’s someone who can cause a lot of problems. It’s the same thing I’ve seen from since he practiced here and he was here, just he’s a good player.” 

Ferguson suffered a head injury and will not return to the game vs. UCLA, according to the FOX broadcast.

Ferguson chose to return to Oregon for his final season instead of entering his name in the 2024NFL Draft. In 2023, Ferguson finished with 414 receiving yards and six touchdowns, tied for sixth-most among all FBS tight ends. Five of Ferguson’s six touchdowns came in the final six games, including a two touchdowns in the Pac-12 Championship Game.

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A Pac-12 rivalry moves to the Big Ten Conference with a late kickoff between the 8th-ranked Oregon Ducks and the UCLA Bruins. The game is scheduled to start at 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT) with TV coverage on FOX and streaming on-demand.

• How to watch: Live streams of the Oregon vs. UCLA game are available with offers from FuboTV (free trial), SlingTV (low intro rate) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).
• For a limited time, FuboTV is offering $30 off the first month after the free trial period. With $30 offer, plans start at $49.99.

#8 Oregon Ducks (3-0) at UCLA Bruins (1-2)

NCAA football matchup at a glance

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 at 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT)

Where: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif.

TV channel: FOX

Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | SlingTV (low intro rate) | DirecTV Stream (free trial)

The Ducks are unbeaten in their new league home, and now they officially open play in the Big Ten against a familiar foe in UCLA. So far, so good as coach Dan Lanning turns the keys to his offense over to Oklahoma quarterback transfer Dillon Gabriel. Oregon is a perfect 3-0 and comes off a 49-14 win over rival Oregon State.

UCLA is a hefty underdog in this one as the early line shifted in Oregon’s favor from 24 to 25.5 points. The Bruins put up an early fight against No. 16 LSU last Saturday, but lost their second in a row to fall to 1-2 after the host Tigers pulled away with 17 unanswered points in the second half.

Oregon Ducks vs. UCLA Bruins: Know your live streaming options

• FuboTV (free trial) – excellent viewer experience with huge library of live sports content; free trial lengths vary; monthly rate after free trial starts at $49.99 for duration of $30 first month discount.
• SlingTV (low intro rate) – discounted first month is best if you’ve run out of free trials or you’re in the market for 1+ month of TV
• DirecTV Stream (free trial) – not the same level of viewer experience as FuboTV, but the standard 7-day free trial is still the longest in streaming.

The Ducks and Bruins are set for an 11 p.m. ET start on FOX. Live streams are available from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (low intro rate).