Alton, Illinois vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 80.6% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,314 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
575% more expensive in Portland
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Alton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  609.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  41.5% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher