What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Oregoncompared to Erie, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 236% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Oregon copmared to Erie, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $65,000 in Erie, Pennsylvania should increase to $108,799 in Portland, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ERIE vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 67.4% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $108,799 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Portland
than in Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie, PA vs. Portland, OR

Compared to Erie, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

67.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

453.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.1% lower

Commute

57.3% higher

Health

0.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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