Towson, Maryland vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 14.5% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $57,266 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Portland
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Towson, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher