Portland, Oregon vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 24.5% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $137,002 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Portland, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower