Aurora, Oregon vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 4.0% more expensive than Aurora, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $52,003 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Aurora, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% more expensive in Portland
than in Aurora, Oregon
Aurora, OR vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Aurora, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher