Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs El Centro, California


The cost of living in El Centro, California is 25.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $111,820 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in El Centro
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs El Centro, CA
Compared to Portland, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower

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