Portland, Oregon vs. Blaine, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blaine, Washington is 15.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $60,961 in Blaine, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blaine, Washington is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Blaine
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Blaine, WA
Compared to Portland, Blaine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower