Redmond, Washington vs. Portola Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portola Valley, California is 184.0% more expensive than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $142,007 in Portola Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola Valley, California is more expensive than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Portola Valley
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs. Portola Valley, CA
Compared to Redmond, Portola Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  184.0% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  393.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.2% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower