Portland, Oregon vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 30.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $34,208 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Norfolk
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Portland, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower