Fair Oaks, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 3.7% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $48,145 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Portland
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Fair Oaks, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher