What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Oregoncompared to Watertown, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 111% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Oregon copmared to Watertown, South Dakota?

A salary of $15,000 in Watertown, South Dakota should increase to $23,420 in Portland, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WATERTOWN vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Watertown, South Dakota vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 56.1% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $23,420 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Portland
than in Watertown, South Dakota

Watertown, SD vs. Portland, OR

Compared to Watertown, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

56.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

160.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

119.1% higher

Health

25.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Watertown, South Dakota vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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