East Lansing, Michigan vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 46.8% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $102,749 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Portland
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Portland, OR
Compared to East Lansing, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher