Provo, Utah vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 21.8% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $42,631 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Portland
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Provo, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% higher
      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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher