Portland, Oregon vs. La Center, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Center, Washington is 1.8% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $28,508 in La Center, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Center, Washington is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in La Center
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. La Center, WA
Compared to Portland, La Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower