Portland, Oregon vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 10.0% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $131,964 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Escondido
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to Portland, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% higher
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.0% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower