Madison, Wisconsin vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 30.6% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $72,141 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Portland
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Madison, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher