What is a pro or con of living in Mountain Home, Idahocompared to Portland, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in Mountain Home.

What salary do I need to live in Mountain Home, Idaho copmared to Portland, Oregon?

A salary of $20,000 in Portland, Oregon could decrease to $12,810 in Mountain Home, Idaho (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTLAND vs. MOUNTAIN HOME
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Mountain Home, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Idaho is 36.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $12,810 in Mountain Home, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mountain Home, Idaho is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Mountain Home, ID

Compared to Portland, Mountain Home is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.6% higher

Commute

47.5% lower

Health

13.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Portland, Oregon vs. Mountain Home, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

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