Kensington, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 47.8% cheaper than Kensington, California.

You would need a salary of $104,334 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Kensington, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Portland
than in Kensington, California
Kensington, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Kensington, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher