Lafayette, Oregon vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 17.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $58,844 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Lafayette, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Portland
than in Lafayette, Oregon
Lafayette, OR vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Lafayette, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher