St. Louis, Missouri vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 60.1% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $235,342 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Portland
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Portland, OR
Compared to St. Louis, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher