Portland, Oregon vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 23.9% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $92,900 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Orange
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Portland, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower