Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Hot Springs, Arkansas


The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 37.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $8,100 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Portland, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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