Des Moines, Iowa vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 68.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $311,233 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Portland
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Des Moines, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  73.9% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher

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