What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Portland, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Portland, Oregon?

A salary of $33,000 in Portland, Oregon should increase to $37,536 in Washington, District of Columbia (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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 13.7% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,536 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Washington
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Portland, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

32.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

32.7% higher

Commute

4.2% higher

Health

5.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Portland, Oregon vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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