Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Carlton, Minnesota


The cost of living in Carlton, Minnesota is 33.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $50,245 in Carlton, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlton, Minnesota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Carlton
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Carlton, MN
Compared to Portland, Carlton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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