Mead, Washington vs. Independence, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Oregon is 10.6% cheaper than Mead, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,705 in Independence, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Mead, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Oregon is cheaper than Mead, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Independence
than in Mead, Washington
Mead, WA vs. Independence, OR
Compared to Mead, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower