Portland, Oregon vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 3.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $23,630 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Whitefish
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Portland, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower