Boxborough, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 6.4% cheaper than Boxborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,818 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Boxborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Portland
than in Boxborough, Massachusetts
Boxborough, MA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Boxborough, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% lower
      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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower