Seattle, Washington vs. Portland, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Michigan is 48.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,954 in Portland, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Portland
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Portland, MI
Compared to Seattle, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower