Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 44.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $27,530 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Gary
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Gary, IN
Compared to Portland, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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