What is a pro or con of living in Capitola, Californiacompared to Portland, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 122% more expensive in Capitola.

What salary do I need to live in Capitola, California copmared to Portland, Oregon?

A salary of $50,000 in Portland, Oregon should increase to $70,468 in Capitola, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTLAND vs. CAPITOLA
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Capitola, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Capitola, California is 40.9% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $70,468 in Capitola, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Capitola, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Capitola
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Capitola, CA

Compared to Portland, Capitola is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

111.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.0% higher

Commute

13.4% lower

Health

20.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Portland, Oregon vs. Capitola, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portland, OR vs. Capitola, CA

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