Long Beach, Washington vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 57.6% more expensive than Long Beach, Washington.

You would need a salary of $118,214 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Long Beach, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Portland
than in Long Beach, Washington
Long Beach, WA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Long Beach, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% higher
  Commute
  92.4% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher