Cost of Living Calculator - South Plainfield, New Jersey vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 5.2% more expensive than South Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $126,195 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than South Plainfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Portland
than in South Plainfield, New Jersey
South Plainfield, NJ vs Portland, OR
Compared to South Plainfield, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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