Portland, Oregon vs. Skagway, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 9.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $31,722 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Skagway
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Skagway, AK
Compared to Portland, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  78.5% higher
  Commute
  57.5% lower
  Health
  40.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher