Grinnell, Iowa vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 67.2% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,586 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Portland
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Grinnell, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  100.8% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher