Portland, Oregon vs. Middletown, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, New Jersey is 17.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $41,201 in Middletown, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, New Jersey is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Middletown
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Middletown, NJ
Compared to Portland, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower