Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Arlington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 29.3% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $77,592 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Arlington
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Arlington, MA
Compared to Portland, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.2% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher

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