Portland, Oregon vs. Monterey Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey Park, California is 22.0% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $60,989 in Monterey Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Monterey Park
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Monterey Park, CA
Compared to Portland, Monterey Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower