Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 43.8% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,011 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Portland
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Springfield, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% lower
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher