Portland, Oregon vs. Pullman, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pullman, Washington is 26.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,211 in Pullman, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pullman, Washington is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Pullman
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Pullman, WA
Compared to Portland, Pullman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  52.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower