Orem, Utah vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 19.8% more expensive than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $59,910 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Portland
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Orem, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher