Portland, Oregon vs. Cairo, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cairo, Illinois is 46.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $53,929 in Cairo, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cairo, Illinois is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Cairo
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Cairo, IL
Compared to Portland, Cairo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  42.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower

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