Cost of Living Calculator - El Monte, California vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 7.7% cheaper than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $46,166 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Portland
than in El Monte, California
El Monte, CA vs Portland, OR
Compared to El Monte, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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