Portland, Oregon vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 109.6% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $92,221 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Portland, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.6% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher