Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 19.6% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $119,603 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Portland
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Ann Arbor, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher