Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 20.7% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $36,208 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Portland
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% higher
      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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher