Rockaway Beach, Oregon vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 75.2% more expensive than Rockaway Beach, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $87,578 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockaway Beach, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Rockaway Beach, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Seattle
than in Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Rockaway Beach, OR vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Rockaway Beach, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.2% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  73.2% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% higher