Portland, Oregon vs. Orem, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orem, Utah is 16.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $49,241 in Orem, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orem, Utah is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Orem
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Orem, UT
Compared to Portland, Orem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower