Ashland, Oregon vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 9.5% more expensive than Ashland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $65,707 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Ashland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% more expensive in Portland
than in Ashland, Oregon
Ashland, OR vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Ashland, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  54.6% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher