Portland, Oregon vs. Alton, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alton, Missouri is 44.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $27,983 in Alton, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alton, Missouri is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Alton
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Alton, MO
Compared to Portland, Alton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower