Portland, Oregon vs. New Ulm, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Ulm, Minnesota is 41.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,788 in New Ulm, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Ulm, Minnesota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in New Ulm
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. New Ulm, MN
Compared to Portland, New Ulm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  55.0% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower