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


The cost of living in Elma, Washington is 27.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $23,299 in Elma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elma, Washington is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Elma
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Elma, WA
Compared to Portland, Elma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower

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