Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 19.1% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,800 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Portland
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Somerville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower