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


The cost of living in Utqiagvik, Alaska is 13.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $64,690 in Utqiagvik, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Utqiagvik, Alaska is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Utqiagvik
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Utqiagvik, AK
Compared to Portland, Utqiagvik is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  151.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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