Cost of Living Calculator - Metuchen, New Jersey vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 1.7% cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $79,054 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Portland
than in Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, NJ vs Portland, OR
Compared to Metuchen, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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