Portland, Oregon vs. Marin City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marin City, California is 30.1% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $97,602 in Marin City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marin City, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Marin City
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Marin City, CA
Compared to Portland, Marin City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher