Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs National City, California


The cost of living in National City, California is 3.1% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $77,323 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in National City
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs National City, CA
Compared to Portland, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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