Portland, Oregon vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 19.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $60,442 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Apple Valley
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Portland, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.9% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower