Cost of Living Calculator - Decorah, Iowa vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 56.3% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $117,256 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Portland
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Decorah, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  117.6% higher
  Health
  29.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher

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