West Chicago, Illinois vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 30.4% more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $208,709 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Portland
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs. Portland, OR
Compared to West Chicago, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher