Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 58.8% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $190,504 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Portland
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Jefferson City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  91.3% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher