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


The cost of living in El Monte, California is 8.3% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $81,231 in El Monte, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Monte, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in El Monte
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs El Monte, CA
Compared to Portland, El Monte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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