Portland, Oregon vs. Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 21.8% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $60,914 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Bedford
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Bedford, MA
Compared to Portland, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher