Rockaway Beach, Oregon vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 48.0% more expensive than Rockaway Beach, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $111,013 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockaway Beach, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Rockaway Beach, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Rockaway Beach, OR vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Rockaway Beach, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher