South San Francisco, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 39.1% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $140,138 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Portland
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to South San Francisco, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower