Zip 97202 (Portland, OR) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Portland, Oregon?
$10,080 / month
for a family, 86.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $120,960 for the year for a family.
$5,733 / month
for a single person, 20.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $68,800 for the year for a single person.

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 97202), 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 97202 (Portland, OR)

Housing costs in Portland?
A typical home costs $630,900, which is 86.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.7% more expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portland costs $1,960 per month, which is 28.9% more than the national average of $1,520 and 6.1% more than the state average of $1,840.

Can I afford Portland?
To live comfortably in Portland (zip 97202), Oregon, a minimum annual income of $120,960 for a family, and $68,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portland?
The cost of living in 97202 Portland, OR is relatively high compared to the rest of the United States. The overall cost of living index in this zip code is 133, which is 33 points higher than the US average. Housing prices are especially steep; according to Zillow, the median home value in 97202 is approximately $541,861, and rentals go for upwards of $2,400 a month. Groceries and healthcare costs are also higher than average. All these factors combined make 97202 one of the more expensive areas to live in Oregon as well as in the whole country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPortlandOregonUnited States
    Unlock114.3100.0
  104.9  Unlock100.0
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  219.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$468,400$338,100
  79.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock107.1100.0
  138.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

I have lived in the Sellwood-Moreland area (97202) for over 59 years. As compared to some other Zip Codes in Portland, our crime rate is almost null. I lived in three  More

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up in Washington, D.C., where the above question, upon meeting someone, invariably meant one thing: "What do you do for work?" In Portland, that question opens a  More

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Over 18 years ago

I just have to reply to the comment below: "Portland does have a very damp climate, except during the summer. However, if you check the stats you'll see that Atlanta  More

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