Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Pennsylvania vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 77.0% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $132,754 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in Portland
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Altoona, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.0% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  478.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher

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