Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Fountain, Colorado


The cost of living in Fountain, Colorado is 21.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $39,237 in Fountain, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain, Colorado is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fountain
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Fountain, CO
Compared to Portland, Fountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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