Lake Forest, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 19.7% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $40,146 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Portland
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Lake Forest, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher