Monmouth, Oregon vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 25.4% more expensive than Monmouth, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $206,875 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Monmouth, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Monmouth, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Portland
than in Monmouth, Oregon
Monmouth, OR vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Monmouth, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher