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Portland, Oregon - Washington, District of Columbia

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A salary of $150,000 in Portland, Oregon should increase to $185,134 in Washington, District of Columbia

Portland U.S. Avg. Washington

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Cost of Living IndexesPortlandWashington
Overall116143
Food105111
Housing146235
Utilities94118
Transportation109109
Health110100
Miscellaneous104101
100=national average

Washington is 23% more expensive than Portland.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 61% more expensive in Washington.


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