Portland, Oregon vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 20.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $67,409 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Portland, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower