What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Hillsboro, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Hillsboro, Oregon?

A salary of $213,999 in Hillsboro, Oregon should increase to $296,524 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HILLSBORO vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 38.6% more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $296,524 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Seattle
than in Hillsboro, Oregon

Hillsboro, OR vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Hillsboro, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

88.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.8% lower

Commute

12.3% higher

Health

2.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hillsboro, OR vs. Seattle, WA

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