Wasilla, Alaska vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 17.8% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $58,897 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Portland
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Wasilla, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower