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

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 31.2% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $209,917 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Cambridge, MA
Compared to Portland, Cambridge is:
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  31.2% higher
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  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% higher
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  Utilities
  47.4% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
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  Personal
  9.3% higher
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