Portland, Oregon vs. Westminster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westminster, California is 22.4% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $198,596 in Westminster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westminster, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Westminster
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Westminster, CA
Compared to Portland, Westminster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower