Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 8.0% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $81,021 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Portland
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Portland, OR
Compared to Laurel, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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