Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 28.2% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $160,213 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Portland
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Chesapeake, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher