Nevada City, California vs. Portola, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portola, California is 31.0% cheaper than Nevada City, California.

You would need a salary of $34,524 in Portola, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Nevada City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola, California is cheaper than Nevada City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Portola
than in Nevada City, California
Nevada City, CA vs. Portola, CA
Compared to Nevada City, Portola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower