Oswego, Illinois vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 25.1% more expensive than Oswego, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,571 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Oswego, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Portland
than in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, IL vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Oswego, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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)
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher