Cost of Living Calculator - Alaska, Minnesota vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 70.0% more expensive than Alaska, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $47,589 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Alaska, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Alaska, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Portland
than in Alaska, Minnesota
Alaska, MN vs Portland, OR
Compared to Alaska, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.0% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  80.7% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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