Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 26.1% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $63,048 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Portland
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Philadelphia, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher