Portland, Oregon vs. Escanaba, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escanaba, Michigan is 42.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $29,003 in Escanaba, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escanaba, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Escanaba
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Escanaba, MI
Compared to Portland, Escanaba is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% higher
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower