Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 45.0% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,508 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Portland
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Lancaster, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher