Portland, Oregon vs. Ferndale, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ferndale, Michigan is 26.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $80,423 in Ferndale, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Ferndale
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Ferndale, MI
Compared to Portland, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower