Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 67.6% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $137,428 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in Portland
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Scranton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  503.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  48.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher