Birch Bay, Washington vs. Ashland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Oregon is 9.0% more expensive than Birch Bay, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,509 in Ashland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Birch Bay, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Oregon is more expensive than Birch Bay, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Ashland
than in Birch Bay, Washington
Birch Bay, WA vs. Ashland, OR
Compared to Birch Bay, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower