Portland, Oregon vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 13.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $83,384 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Portland, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.9% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower