Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 17.9% cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,042 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Portland
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Bedford, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% lower
      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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower