Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Merlin, Oregon


The cost of living in Merlin, Oregon is 16.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $62,652 in Merlin, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merlin, Oregon is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Merlin
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Merlin, OR
Compared to Portland, Merlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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