Alpena, Michigan vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 85.7% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $37,139 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Portland
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Alpena, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.7% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  385.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  82.7% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher