Kansas City, Missouri vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 50.6% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $46,995 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Portland
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Kansas City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher