Portland, Oregon vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 3.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $183,399 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
16% cheaper in Denver
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Portland, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower