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PORTLAND vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Portland, Oregon vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
18.9%
cheaper
than Portland, Oregon.
You would need a salary of
$89,230
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Chicago
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Portland, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
18.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
45.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
16.1% higher
Commute
6.6% higher
Health
2.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.2% lower
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