Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Decorah, Iowa


The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 36.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $62,693 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Decorah
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Decorah, IA
Compared to Portland, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% higher
  Commute
  54.0% lower
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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