Cost of Living Calculator - Valdez, Alaska vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 25.7% more expensive than Valdez, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $113,162 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdez, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Valdez, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Portland
than in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez, AK vs Portland, OR
Compared to Valdez, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.2% lower
  Commute
  103.3% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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