Reno, Nevada vs. Portola, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portola, California is 23.3% cheaper than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $38,347 in Portola, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola, California is cheaper than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Portola
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Portola, CA
Compared to Reno, Portola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher