New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 29.2% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,585 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Portland
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to New Bedford, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher