Portland, Oregon vs. Aptos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aptos, California is 59.4% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $95,619 in Aptos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aptos, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Aptos
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Aptos, CA
Compared to Portland, Aptos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower