Marshalltown, Iowa vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 81.6% more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $217,942 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in Portland
than in Marshalltown, Iowa
Marshalltown, IA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Marshalltown, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.6% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  321.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  108.8% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher