Portland, Oregon vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 80.0% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $89,992 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Portland, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
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  Personal
  1.6% lower
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