Portland, Oregon vs. Portola Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portola Valley, California is 314.7% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $207,326 in Portola Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola Valley, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
617% more expensive in Portola Valley
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Portola Valley, CA
Compared to Portland, Portola Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  314.7% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  868.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher