Hood River, Oregon vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 15.7% more expensive than Hood River, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $219,862 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hood River, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Hood River, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
60% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Hood River, Oregon
Hood River, OR vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Hood River, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.5% higher
  Commute
  60.2% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher