Fairfield, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 2.2% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $48,892 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Portland
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Fairfield, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher