Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Watchung, New Jersey


The cost of living in Watchung, New Jersey is 21.2% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $90,919 in Watchung, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watchung, New Jersey is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Watchung
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Watchung, NJ
Compared to Portland, Watchung is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% higher
      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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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