La Mesa, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 13.2% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $26,029 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Portland
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to La Mesa, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
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  Personal
  8.6% higher
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