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


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 51.5% more expensive than Denver, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $113,616 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Denver, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Portland
than in Denver, Iowa
Denver, IA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Denver, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  77.2% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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