Montesano, Washington vs. Portola, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portola, California is 3.9% cheaper than Montesano, Washington.

You would need a salary of $155,916 in Portola, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montesano, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola, California is cheaper than Montesano, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Portola
than in Montesano, Washington
Montesano, WA vs. Portola, CA
Compared to Montesano, Portola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.4% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher