Portland, Oregon vs. Fort Benton, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Benton, Montana is 39.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $30,438 in Fort Benton, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Benton, Montana is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Fort Benton
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Fort Benton, MT
Compared to Portland, Fort Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% higher
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower