Townsend, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 12.7% more expensive than Townsend, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,340 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Townsend, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Townsend, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Portland
than in Townsend, Massachusetts
Townsend, MA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Townsend, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower