Cost of Living Calculator - Needham, Massachusetts vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 34.6% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,675 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Portland
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Needham, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% lower
      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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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