Molalla, Oregon vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 35.3% more expensive than Molalla, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $75,781 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Molalla, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Molalla, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Seattle
than in Molalla, Oregon
Molalla, OR vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Molalla, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher