Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 17.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $41,445 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Desert Hot Springs
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Desert_Hot_Springs, CA
Compared to Portland, Desert_Hot_Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% lower
      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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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