Roanoke, Virginia vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 58.6% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $133,193 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Portland
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Roanoke, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% higher