Portland, Oregon vs. Ruby, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruby, Alaska is 24.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,953 in Ruby, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruby, Alaska is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Ruby
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Ruby, AK
Compared to Portland, Ruby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  52.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  173.3% higher
  Commute
  51.3% lower
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower