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Portland, Oregon - San Francisco, California

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A salary of $38,000 in Portland, Oregon should increase to $65,359 in San Francisco, California

Portland U.S. Avg. San Francisco

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Cost of Living IndexesPortlandSan Francisco
Overall116199
Food105114
Housing146426
Utilities9492
Transportation109110
Health110111
Miscellaneous104116
100=national average

San Francisco is 72% more expensive than Portland.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 191% more expensive in San Francisco.


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