Homer, Alaska vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 25.7% more expensive than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $62,868 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Portland
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Homer, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.0% lower
  Commute
  93.6% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower