What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Oregoncompared to Oak Park, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 177% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Oregon copmared to Oak Park, Michigan?

A salary of $39,000 in Oak Park, Michigan should increase to $53,014 in Portland, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OAK PARK vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Oak Park, Michigan vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 35.9% more expensive than Oak Park, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,014 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Oak Park, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Portland
than in Oak Park, Michigan

Oak Park, MI vs. Portland, OR

Compared to Oak Park, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

178.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.3% lower

Commute

9.4% lower

Health

13.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Oak Park, Michigan vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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