Portland, Oregon vs. Sierra Madre, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sierra Madre, California is 58.5% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $79,267 in Sierra Madre, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sierra Madre, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Sierra Madre
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Sierra Madre, CA
Compared to Portland, Sierra Madre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower