Muscle Shoals, Alabama vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 59.7% more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $79,855 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Portland
than in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals, AL vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Muscle Shoals, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  62.2% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher