Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Shields, Michigan


The cost of living in Shields, Michigan is 37.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $62,840 in Shields, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shields, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Shields
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Shields, MI
Compared to Portland, Shields is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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