Portland, Oregon vs. Scranton, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Iowa is 48.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $12,272 in Scranton, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Iowa is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Scranton
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Scranton, IA
Compared to Portland, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% higher
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower