San Francisco, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 45.7% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $68,913 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Portland
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to San Francisco, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
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  Personal
  6.1% lower
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