Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Columbus Junction, Iowa


The cost of living in Columbus Junction, Iowa is 43.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $28,172 in Columbus Junction, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus Junction, Iowa is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Columbus Junction
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Columbus Junction, IA
Compared to Portland, Columbus Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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