Washougal, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 12.3% cheaper than Washougal, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,848 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Washougal, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Washougal, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Portland
than in Washougal, Washington
Washougal, WA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Washougal, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% higher
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher