Costa Mesa, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 25.5% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $46,355 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Portland
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Costa Mesa, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
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  Personal
  7.4% higher
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