Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 56.3% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $37,516 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Portland
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Milwaukee, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  241.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher