What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Oregoncompared to Murrieta, California?

Median Home Cost is 10% cheaper in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Oregon copmared to Murrieta, California?

A salary of $150,000 in Murrieta, California could decrease to $148,209 in Portland, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MURRIETA vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Murrieta, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 1.2% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $148,209 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Portland
than in Murrieta, California

Murrieta, CA vs. Portland, OR

Compared to Murrieta, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.3% lower

Commute

10.9% higher

Health

3.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Murrieta, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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Murrieta, CA vs. Portland, OR

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