Cost of Living Calculator - Solvang, California vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 25.2% cheaper than Solvang, California.

You would need a salary of $56,070 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Solvang, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Solvang, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Portland
than in Solvang, California
Solvang, CA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Solvang, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher

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