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


The cost of living in Chelsea, Massachusetts is 2.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $98,064 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Massachusetts is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Chelsea
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Chelsea, MA
Compared to Portland, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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