Portland, Oregon vs. Allentown, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, New Jersey is 6.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,790 in Allentown, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, New Jersey is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
21% cheaper in Allentown
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Allentown, NJ
Compared to Portland, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% lower
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower