Zip 97239 (Portland, OR) Cost of Living


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Portland cost of living score
127.7
More expensive
27.7% higher
than the US average
11.7% higher
than the Oregon average
Portland (zip 97239), Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 127.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.7% higher than the U.S. average and 11.7% lower than the average for Oregon.

Zip 97239 (Portland, OR)

Housing costs in Portland?
A typical home costs $599,700, which is 77.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.0% more expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portland costs $1,990 per month, which is 30.9% more than the national average of $1,520 and 7.5% more than the state average of $1,840.

Can I afford Portland?
To live comfortably in Portland (zip 97239), Oregon, a minimum annual income of $114,840 for a family, and $70,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portland?
The cost of living in 97239 Portland, OR is slightly above the national average. The median home price in 97239 Portland is $303,400, which is higher than the national median of $229,700. The estimated per capita income for this zip code is $62,711 with an annual median household income of $123,634. Other prices in the area are on par with other cities and neighborhoods in the greater Portland area. Groceries and gasoline are relatively expensive while utilities and healthcare are cheaper. Overall, 97239 Portland has a slightly higher cost of living compared to the rest of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortlandOregonUnited States
  127.7114.3100.0
  105.7100.4100
  90.694.6100.0
  223.0150.2100.0
  $599,700$468,400$338,100
  79.5%81.0%100.0%
  123.2107.1100.0
  138.2108.2100.0

   100=National Average

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