What is a pro or con of living in Lake Forest Park, Washingtoncompared to Portland, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in Lake Forest Park.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Forest Park, Washington copmared to Portland, Oregon?

A salary of $50,000 in Portland, Oregon should increase to $63,369 in Lake Forest Park, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTLAND vs. LAKE FOREST PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Lake Forest Park, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest Park, Washington is 26.7% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $63,369 in Lake Forest Park, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Forest Park, Washington is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Lake Forest Park
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Lake Forest Park, WA

Compared to Portland, Lake Forest Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.4% lower

Commute

9.3% higher

Health

2.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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