What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Oregoncompared to San Carlos, California?

Median Home Cost is 74% cheaper in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Oregon copmared to San Carlos, California?

A salary of $60,000 in San Carlos, California could decrease to $24,841 in Portland, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN CARLOS vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

San Carlos, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 58.6% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $24,841 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Portland
than in San Carlos, California

San Carlos, CA vs. Portland, OR

Compared to San Carlos, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

77.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.6% lower

Commute

9.9% lower

Health

22.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.7% lower

Cost of Food

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San Carlos, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Carlos, CA vs. Portland, OR

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