Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 71.9% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $21,052 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Portland
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Los Altos, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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