Lower Macungie, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 23.7% more expensive than Lower Macungie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $86,617 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lower Macungie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Lower Macungie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Portland
than in Lower Macungie, Pennsylvania
Lower Macungie, PA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Lower Macungie, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher