Redwood City, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 52.3% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $35,784 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Portland
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Redwood City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower