Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 57.2% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $78,622 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Portland
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Appleton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  75.3% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher