Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Elgin, Oregon


The cost of living in Elgin, Oregon is 39.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $30,174 in Elgin, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Oregon is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Elgin
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Elgin, OR
Compared to Portland, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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