Potomac, Maryland vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 31.1% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $206,552 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Portland
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Potomac, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher