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BOSTON vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Portland, Oregon

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 13.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $543,729 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Portland
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs Portland, OR

Compared to Boston, Portland is:

Homeowner

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13.7% lower

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6.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.6% lower

Commute

1.4% lower

Health

1.0% higher

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Personal

12.3% lower

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