Portland, Oregon vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 21.1% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $230,181 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in San Diego
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Portland, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower