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


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 83.9% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $147,111 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in Portland
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Portland, OR
Compared to Laurel, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.9% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  89.6% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher

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