St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 76.1% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $132,048 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
306% more expensive in Portland
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Portland, OR
Compared to St. Joseph, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  83.0% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher