Portland, Oregon vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 13.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $75,435 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Portland, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.2% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower