Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 40.1% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $105,079 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Portland
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Bismarck, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  75.1% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher