Edison, New Jersey vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 1.9% more expensive than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $123,329 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Portland
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Edison, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher