Poway, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 24.3% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $75,700 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Portland
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Poway, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher