Madera, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 31.1% more expensive than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $65,545 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Portland
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Madera, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher