Waconia, Minnesota vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 19.7% more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $89,783 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Portland
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Waconia, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher