Portland, Oregon vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 22.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $98,307 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Portland, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower