Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 18.8% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $162,354 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Portland
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Fairfax Station, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% lower
      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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower