Portland, Oregon vs. Fair Oaks, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Oaks, California is 3.9% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $51,926 in Fair Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Fair Oaks
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Fair Oaks, CA
Compared to Portland, Fair Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower