Portola Valley, California vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 63.5% cheaper than Portola Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $18,233 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portola Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is cheaper than Portola Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Pacific Grove
than in Portola Valley, California
Portola Valley, CA vs. Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to Portola Valley, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% lower
      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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower