Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Oregon vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 36.6% more expensive than Monroe, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $102,490 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Monroe, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Portland
than in Monroe, Oregon
Monroe, OR vs Portland, OR
Compared to Monroe, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  55.6% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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