Portland, Oregon vs. Columbia, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, New Jersey is 25.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,273 in Columbia, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, New Jersey is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Columbia
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Columbia, NJ
Compared to Portland, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower