Portland, Oregon vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 6.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $234,705 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in West Chester
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Portland, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher