Solon, Iowa vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 31.3% more expensive than Solon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,512 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Solon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Solon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Portland
than in Solon, Iowa
Solon, IA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Solon, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  71.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher