Palm Springs, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 1.0% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $49,477 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Portland
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Palm Springs, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher