Kingston, Washington vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 2.2% more expensive than Kingston, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,120 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Kingston, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% more expensive in Portland
than in Kingston, Washington
Kingston, WA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Kingston, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher