Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs New Salem, North Dakota


The cost of living in New Salem, North Dakota is 37.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,563 in New Salem, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Salem, North Dakota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in New Salem
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs New Salem, ND
Compared to Portland, New Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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