What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Oregoncompared to Independence, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 200% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Oregon copmared to Independence, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Independence, Missouri should increase to $77,427 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.

INDEPENDENCE vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Missouri vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 54.9% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $77,427 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Portland
than in Independence, Missouri

Independence, MO vs. Portland, OR

Compared to Independence, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

241.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.2% lower

Commute

40.7% higher

Health

11.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Independence, Missouri vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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Independence, MO vs. Portland, OR

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