Lakewood, Washington vs. Molalla, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Molalla, Oregon is 3.9% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,970 in Molalla, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Molalla, Oregon is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Molalla
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Molalla, OR
Compared to Lakewood, Molalla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower