Portland, Oregon vs. Lead, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 35.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $32,326 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Lead
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Lead, SD
Compared to Portland, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  60.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower