Vancouver, Washington vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 12.2% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $112,203 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Portland
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Vancouver, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher