Los Angeles, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 24.9% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $375,695 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Portland
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Los Angeles, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher