Portland, Oregon vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 110.6% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $210,574 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Portland, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.6% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower