Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Seaside, California


The cost of living in Seaside, California is 9.0% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $81,741 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Seaside
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Seaside, CA
Compared to Portland, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  58.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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