Walnut Creek, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 33.1% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $214,196 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Portland
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Walnut Creek, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher