Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 23.4% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,714 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Portland
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Charlottesville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  80.4% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher