Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Townsend, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Townsend, Massachusetts is 11.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $177,492 in Townsend, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Townsend, Massachusetts is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Townsend
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Townsend, MA
Compared to Portland, Townsend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.6% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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