Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Merrifield, Virginia


The cost of living in Merrifield, Virginia is 10.3% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $110,279 in Merrifield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrifield, Virginia is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Merrifield
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Merrifield, VA
Compared to Portland, Merrifield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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