What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Oregoncompared to Santa Barbara, California?

Median Home Cost is 64% cheaper in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Oregon copmared to Santa Barbara, California?

A salary of $25,000 in Santa Barbara, California could decrease to $15,190 in Portland, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA BARBARA vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Barbara, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 39.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $15,190 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Portland
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs. Portland, OR

Compared to Santa Barbara, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

63.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.4% lower

Commute

33.9% higher

Health

20.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% higher

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Barbara, CA vs. Portland, OR

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