Cost of Living Calculator - Meriden, Connecticut vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 33.9% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $66,936 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Portland
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs Portland, OR
Compared to Meriden, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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