Mission Viejo, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 22.2% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $44,367 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Portland
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Mission Viejo, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher