Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 38.6% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $554,555 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Portland
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Blacksburg, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  109.2% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher