Montrose, Colorado vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 40.1% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $140,106 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Portland
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Montrose, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  86.9% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher