Denver, Colorado vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 3.6% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $80,808 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
20% more expensive in Portland
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Denver, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher