Hercules, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 26.0% cheaper than Hercules, California.

You would need a salary of $125,743 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Hercules, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Hercules, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Portland
than in Hercules, California
Hercules, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Hercules, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher