Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 54.3% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $50,923 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Portland
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Grand Forks, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  91.0% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher