Portland, Oregon vs. Waterloo, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Wisconsin is 33.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $50,686 in Waterloo, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Wisconsin is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Waterloo, WI
Compared to Portland, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower