Portland, IN Cost of Living


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Portland cost of living score
69.1
Less expensive
30.9% lower
than the US average
17.4% lower
than the Indiana average
Portland, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.9% lower than the U.S. average and 17.4% higher than the average for Indiana.

Portland, IN

Housing costs in Portland?
A typical home costs $134,100, which is 60.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.5% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portland costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.5% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Portland?
To live comfortably in Portland, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portland?
The cost of living in Portland, IN is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the midwest. The city has a very low unemployment rate of 3%, and housing costs are below the national average. Groceries, healthcare, and utilities also tend to be lower than average. The overall cost of living index for Portland is at 79.9, which is lower than the US average of 100. Because of this, residents can enjoy a higher quality of life without spending excessive amounts of money on their day-to-day needs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortlandIndianaUnited States
  69.183.7100.0
  91.692.9100
  93.494.4100.0
  34.863.8100.0
  $134,100$221,600$338,100
  98.0%97.2%100.0%
  54.685.4100.0
  68.2102.0100.0

   100=National Average

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