Staples, Minnesota vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 79.4% more expensive than Staples, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $89,702 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Staples, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Staples, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Portland
than in Staples, Minnesota
Staples, MN vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Staples, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.4% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  67.2% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher