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 $113,565 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
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  Food
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
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  Personal
  5.2% lower
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