Ashland, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 0.6% more expensive than Ashland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,365 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Ashland, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% more expensive in Portland
than in Ashland, Massachusetts
Ashland, MA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Ashland, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower