Portland, Oregon vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 32.1% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $66,050 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Monterey
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Portland, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  58.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower