Portland, Oregon vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 62.4% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $99,381 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in San Jose
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Portland, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  62.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
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  Personal
  7.4% lower
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