Middletown, New Jersey vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 21.4% more expensive than Middletown, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $60,678 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Middletown, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% more expensive in Portland
than in Middletown, New Jersey
Middletown, NJ vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Middletown, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher