Portland, Oregon vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 31.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,754 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Portland, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower