Portland, Oregon vs. Jackson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, California is 14.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,976 in Jackson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Jackson
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Jackson, CA
Compared to Portland, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower