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


The cost of living in Metlakatla, Alaska is 28.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $53,986 in Metlakatla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metlakatla, Alaska is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Metlakatla
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Metlakatla, AK
Compared to Portland, Metlakatla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  73.6% higher
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  40.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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