Portland, Oregon vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 24.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $67,840 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Montpelier
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to Portland, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.2% higher
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower