What is a pro or con of living in Point Roberts, Washingtoncompared to Portland, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 33% cheaper in Point Roberts.

What salary do I need to live in Point Roberts, Washington copmared to Portland, Oregon?

A salary of $50,000 in Portland, Oregon could decrease to $36,971 in Point Roberts, 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. POINT ROBERTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Point Roberts, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Point Roberts, Washington is 26.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,971 in Point Roberts, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Point Roberts, Washington is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Point Roberts
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Point Roberts, WA

Compared to Portland, Point Roberts is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

34.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.9% lower

Commute

31.9% lower

Health

7.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Portland, Oregon vs. Point Roberts, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portland, OR vs. Point Roberts, WA

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