Lafayette, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 48.9% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $25,540 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Portland
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Lafayette, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher