Cost of Living Calculator - South El Monte, California vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 7.4% cheaper than South El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $37,961 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in South El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than South El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Portland
than in South El Monte, California
South El Monte, CA vs Portland, OR
Compared to South El Monte, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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