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PORTLAND vs. BOSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Boston, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
15.9%
more expensive
than Portland, Oregon.
You would need a salary of
$86,896
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Boston
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Boston, MA
Compared to Portland, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.9% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
43.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
46.2% higher
Commute
1.5% higher
Health
1.0% lower
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Personal
14.0% higher
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