Metairie, Louisiana vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 27.9% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $63,961 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Portland
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Metairie, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher