Portland, Oregon vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 51.2% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $75,604 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Pacific Grove
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to Portland, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  58.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower