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


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 15.1% more expensive than Ferndale, California.

You would need a salary of $86,348 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Ferndale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Portland
than in Ferndale, California
Ferndale, CA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Ferndale, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% higher
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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