Grass Valley, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 4.9% more expensive than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $36,719 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Portland
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Grass Valley, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  65.9% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher