Alameda, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 37.0% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $35,307 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Portland
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Alameda, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower