Portland, Oregon vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 18.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $32,719 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Portland, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower