Lake Forest Park, Washington vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 21.1% cheaper than Lake Forest Park, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,671 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest Park, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Lake Forest Park, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Portland
than in Lake Forest Park, Washington
Lake Forest Park, WA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Lake Forest Park, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower