Cottonwood, Arizona vs. Portola, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portola, California is 9.9% cheaper than Cottonwood, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $45,049 in Portola, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola, California is cheaper than Cottonwood, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Portola
than in Cottonwood, Arizona
Cottonwood, AZ vs. Portola, CA
Compared to Cottonwood, Portola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher