Monrovia, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 21.4% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $157,151 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Portland
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Monrovia, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher