Garden Grove, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 14.0% cheaper than Garden Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $17,195 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Garden Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Portland
than in Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Garden Grove, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher