Portland, Oregon vs. East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Forks, Minnesota is 35.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,489 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Forks, Minnesota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in East Grand Forks
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. East Grand Forks, MN
Compared to Portland, East Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower