Topeka, Kansas vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 68.0% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $84,010 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Portland
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Topeka, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  75.8% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher