Portland, Oregon vs. Mill Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mill Valley, California is 107.3% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $186,526 in Mill Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mill Valley, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Mill Valley
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Mill Valley, CA
Compared to Portland, Mill Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.3% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher