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SANTA CRUZ vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Portland, Oregon
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is
34.9%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$70,917
in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Portland
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Santa Cruz, Portland is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
34.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
53.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.5% lower
Commute
17.6% higher
Health
17.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
8.3% higher
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