What is a pro or con of living in Maple Valley, Washingtoncompared to Portland, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Maple Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Maple Valley, Washington copmared to Portland, Oregon?

A salary of $50,000 in Portland, Oregon should increase to $56,420 in Maple Valley, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTLAND vs. MAPLE VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Maple Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maple Valley, Washington is 12.8% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $56,420 in Maple Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Maple Valley, Washington is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Maple Valley
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Maple Valley, WA

Compared to Portland, Maple Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% lower

Commute

19.1% higher

Health

2.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Portland, Oregon vs. Maple Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portland, OR vs. Maple Valley, WA

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