Portland, Oregon vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $152,085 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Seattle
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Portland, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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