Portland, Oregon vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 64.1% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $410,310 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Portland, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.1% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher