Portland, Oregon vs. North Adams, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Adams, Massachusetts is 36.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $22,205 in North Adams, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Adams, Massachusetts is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in North Adams
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. North Adams, MA
Compared to Portland, North Adams is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% higher
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower