Portland, Oregon vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 10.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $80,415 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Columbia
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Portland, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher