Portland, Oregon vs. Mount Shasta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Shasta, California is 20.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $39,539 in Mount Shasta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Shasta, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Mount Shasta
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Mount Shasta, CA
Compared to Portland, Mount Shasta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower