Portland, United States
+2% vs Portland avgSellwood-Moreland is a moderately-priced area within Portland, with a cost of living index of 68.5 — that is +2% compared to the Portland average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #14 out of 30 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $1,836/month, compared to a range of $1,260 in Gresham to $2,340 in Pearl District.
For a typical resident of Sellwood-Moreland, housing takes up roughly 46% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $73,440 before tax.
Salaries in Sellwood-Moreland reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 68.5:
After tax and deductions of 29.9% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $73,440 would be roughly $51,481/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $51,375 salary in Sellwood-Moreland, Portland (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Sellwood-Moreland would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $51,375 |
| London | GBP | £44,213 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 257,069 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl District | 87.4 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Lake Oswego | 86.0 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Nob Hill / NW 23rd | 82.0 | 1.22x | +22% |
| South Waterfront | 79.3 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Downtown Portland | 77.3 | 1.15x | +15% |
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Sellwood-Moreland is near the city average for Portland. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Sellwood-Moreland is near the Portland average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% compared to the city baseline.