Portland, Oregon vs. Apple Valley, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, Minnesota is 20.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $39,955 in Apple Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, Minnesota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Apple Valley
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Apple Valley, MN
Compared to Portland, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower