Pacific Grove, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 33.9% cheaper than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $33,067 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Pacific Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Portland
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Pacific Grove, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  37.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher