Portland, Oregon vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 84.3% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $158,489 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Portland, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
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  Personal
  6.4% higher
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