Portland, Oregon vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 41.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $30,556 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Silver City
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Portland, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower