What is a pro or con of living in Grass Valley, Californiacompared to Portland, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 7% cheaper in Grass Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Grass Valley, California copmared to Portland, Oregon?

A salary of $60,000 in Portland, Oregon could decrease to $57,190 in Grass Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTLAND vs. GRASS VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 4.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,190 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grass Valley, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Grass Valley
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Grass Valley, CA

Compared to Portland, Grass Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

34.3% higher

Commute

39.7% lower

Health

33.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Portland, Oregon vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portland, OR vs. Grass Valley, CA

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