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


The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 12.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $65,823 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Nome
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Nome, AK
Compared to Portland, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  83.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  133.3% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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