Portland, Oregon vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 28.2% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $76,949 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Portland, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower