Portland, Oregon vs. Madison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, New Jersey is 21.8% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $60,914 in Madison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, New Jersey is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Madison
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Madison, NJ
Compared to Portland, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% higher
      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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.4% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher