Palm Desert, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 7.2% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $80,405 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% more expensive in Portland
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Palm Desert, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  27.6% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.7% higher
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