Highwood, Illinois vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 26.1% more expensive than Highwood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $176,533 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Highwood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Highwood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Portland
than in Highwood, Illinois
Highwood, IL vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Highwood, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher