Wayne, New Jersey vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 1.7% cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $68,807 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Portland
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Wayne, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher