Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 13.5% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,381 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% more expensive in Portland
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Fort Collins, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher