Memphis, Tennessee vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 70.8% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $170,839 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Portland
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Memphis, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.8% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.5% higher