What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Oregoncompared to Stratford, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Oregon copmared to Stratford, Connecticut?

A salary of $82,000 in Stratford, Connecticut should increase to $89,578 in Portland, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STRATFORD vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Stratford, Connecticut vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 9.2% more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $89,578 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Portland
than in Stratford, Connecticut

Stratford, CT vs. Portland, OR

Compared to Stratford, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

77.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.4% lower

Commute

2.9% lower

Health

28.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Stratford, Connecticut vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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