Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Carthage, Missouri


The cost of living in Carthage, Missouri is 44.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $55,589 in Carthage, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carthage, Missouri is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Carthage
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Carthage, MO
Compared to Portland, Carthage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% higher
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% lower

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