Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Happy Valley, Oregon


The cost of living in Happy Valley, Oregon is 19.0% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $89,272 in Happy Valley, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Happy Valley, Oregon is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Happy Valley
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Happy Valley, OR
Compared to Lakewood, Happy Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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