Portland, Oregon vs. Juneau, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Juneau, Alaska is 13.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $64,690 in Juneau, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Juneau, Alaska is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Juneau
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Juneau, AK
Compared to Portland, Juneau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  40.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower