Portland, Oregon vs. Pismo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pismo Beach, California is 34.9% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,468 in Pismo Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pismo Beach, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Pismo Beach
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Pismo Beach, CA
Compared to Portland, Pismo Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower