Portland, Oregon vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 7.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $114,260 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Portland, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower