Portland, Oregon vs. Baker, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baker, California is 35.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,206 in Baker, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baker, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Baker
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Baker, CA
Compared to Portland, Baker is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.8% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower