Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 8.5% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $108,525 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Portland
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Salt Lake City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% higher
      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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher