Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, Pennsylvania vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 83.9% more expensive than Palo Alto, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $137,917 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Palo Alto, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
475% more expensive in Portland
than in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania
Palo Alto, PA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Palo Alto, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  640.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  73.4% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher

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