Lexington, Kentucky vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 46.3% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $153,613 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Portland
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Lexington, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  48.5% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher