Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Morro Bay, California


The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 16.9% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $72,489 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Morro Bay
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Portland, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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