Portland, Oregon vs. Vernon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vernon, California is 9.3% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $54,645 in Vernon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vernon, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Vernon
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Vernon, CA
Compared to Portland, Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower