Portland, Oregon vs. Ashland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Oregon is 8.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $27,394 in Ashland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Oregon is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Ashland
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Ashland, OR
Compared to Portland, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower