Cost of Living Calculator - Capitola, California vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 29.0% cheaper than Capitola, California.

You would need a salary of $53,215 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Capitola, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Capitola, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Portland
than in Capitola, California
Capitola, CA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Capitola, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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