Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Lamar, Colorado


The cost of living in Lamar, Colorado is 46.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,162 in Lamar, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lamar, Colorado is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Lamar
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Lamar, CO
Compared to Portland, Lamar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% higher
  Commute
  50.0% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

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