Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Alamo, California


The cost of living in Alamo, California is 155.5% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $127,757 in Alamo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamo, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
338% more expensive in Alamo
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Alamo, CA
Compared to Portland, Alamo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.5% higher
      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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  33.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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