Kelso, Washington vs. Lincoln City, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln City, Oregon is 3.7% more expensive than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,278 in Lincoln City, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln City, Oregon is more expensive than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Lincoln City
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs. Lincoln City, OR
Compared to Kelso, Lincoln City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher