Bensalem, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 20.6% more expensive than Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $90,437 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Bensalem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Portland
than in Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Bensalem, PA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Bensalem, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher