Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 25.5% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,124 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Portland
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Portland, OR
Compared to Des Plaines, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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