Portland, Oregon vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 0.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $134,082 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Portland, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.2% higher
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower