Portland, Oregon vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 1.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $147,168 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Edison
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Edison, NJ
Compared to Portland, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower