Boise City, Idaho vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 13.6% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $170,472 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Portland
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Boise City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher