Starkville, Mississippi vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 61.5% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $80,732 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Portland
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Starkville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  86.6% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher