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


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 2.0% more expensive than Chelsea, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,002 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Chelsea, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Portland
than in Chelsea, Massachusetts
Chelsea, MA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Chelsea, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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