Portland, Oregon vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 6.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,639 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Portland, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.2% lower
Cost of Food
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