Kettering, Ohio vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 57.2% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $78,622 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Portland
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Kettering, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  65.7% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher