Westminster, Maryland vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 19.8% more expensive than Westminster, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $75,067 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Westminster, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Portland
than in Westminster, Maryland
Westminster, MD vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Westminster, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher