Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Seward, Alaska


The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 23.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $76,133 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Seward
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Seward, AK
Compared to Portland, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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