Sparks, Nevada vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 14.4% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $57,217 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Portland
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Sparks, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher