Portland, Oregon vs. Harvard, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harvard, Massachusetts is 15.0% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,477 in Harvard, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harvard, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Harvard
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Harvard, MA
Compared to Portland, Harvard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% higher
      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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.3% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower