Cost of Living Calculator - Pacific, Washington vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 3.4% more expensive than Pacific, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,678 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Pacific, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Portland
than in Pacific, Washington
Pacific, WA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Pacific, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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