Portland, Oregon vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 8.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $211,239 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Portland, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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