What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Oregoncompared to Foster City, California?

Median Home Cost is 67% cheaper in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Oregon copmared to Foster City, California?

A salary of $210,000 in Foster City, California could decrease to $100,267 in Portland, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FOSTER CITY vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Foster City, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 52.3% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $100,267 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Portland
than in Foster City, California

Foster City, CA vs. Portland, OR

Compared to Foster City, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

72.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.6% lower

Commute

12.6% lower

Health

22.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Foster City, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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Foster City, CA vs. Portland, OR

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