Buffalo, New York vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 49.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $1,226,757 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Portland
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Buffalo, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  391.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher

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