Portland, Oregon vs. Joshua Tree, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 21.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $35,245 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Joshua Tree
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Joshua Tree, CA
Compared to Portland, Joshua Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower