Portland, Oregon vs. Moses Lake, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moses Lake, Washington is 33.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $14,656 in Moses Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moses Lake, Washington is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Moses Lake
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Moses Lake, WA
Compared to Portland, Moses Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower