Portland, Oregon vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 45.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $54,381 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Laurel
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Portland, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% higher
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower