Imperial Beach, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 14.2% cheaper than Imperial Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $42,876 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Imperial Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Portland
than in Imperial Beach, California
Imperial Beach, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Imperial Beach, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher