Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Colorado Springs is 19% more affordable than Portland. A $75,000 salary in Portland is equivalent to $60,577 in Colorado Springs.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Colorado salaries · Oregon salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Colorado Springs has a housing index of 115 while Portland sits at 168 (national average = 100). The median home in Colorado Springs costs $380,000 compared to $480,000 in Portland, a difference of $100,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Colorado Springs versus $1,800 in Portland.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Colorado Springs scores 100 while Portland scores 105. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Colorado Springs (104) are lower than Portland (108).
Median household income in Colorado Springs is $64,712 compared to $71,005 in Portland. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Colorado Springs.
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