Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Kelso, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kelso, Washington is 18.6% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $101,775 in Kelso, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kelso, Washington is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Kelso
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Kelso, WA
Compared to Hillsboro, Kelso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower