Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Lake Elmo, Minnesota


The cost of living in Lake Elmo, Minnesota is 4.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $47,885 in Lake Elmo, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elmo, Minnesota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% cheaper in Lake Elmo
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Lake Elmo, MN
Compared to Portland, Lake Elmo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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