Long Beach, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 16.8% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $102,358 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Portland
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Long Beach, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher