Portland, Oregon vs. Ballston, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ballston, New York is 19.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $52,334 in Ballston, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ballston, New York is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Ballston
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Ballston, NY
Compared to Portland, Ballston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.7% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower