Lakewood, Colorado vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 1.9% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $91,733 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
18% more expensive in Portland
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Lakewood, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher