Fairfax, Virginia vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 10.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $17,868 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Portland
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Fairfax, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
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  Personal
  0.9% lower
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