Fountain Valley, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 26.4% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $51,518 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Portland
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Fountain Valley, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher