Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Alaska, Minnesota


The cost of living in Alaska, Minnesota is 41.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $29,418 in Alaska, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alaska, Minnesota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Alaska
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Alaska, MN
Compared to Portland, Alaska is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower

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