State College, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 31.9% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $105,498 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Portland
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to State College, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  78.9% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher