Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs East Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 39.4% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $139,350 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Portland, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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