Newton, Kansas vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 69.1% more expensive than Newton, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $89,619 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Newton, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Portland
than in Newton, Kansas
Newton, KS vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Newton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher