Mississippi State, Mississippi vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 40.3% more expensive than Mississippi State, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $84,153 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Mississippi State, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Mississippi State, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Portland
than in Mississippi State, Mississippi
Mississippi State, MS vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Mississippi State, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  88.8% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher