Food

Upgrade to Premium

PORTLAND vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Upgrade to Premium

Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Seattle, Washington

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

You would need a salary of $887,154 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

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

Unlock with Premium

Median Home Cost

Unlock with Premium

Utilities

13.9% lower

Commute

5.9% higher

Health

2.6% lower

Taxes

Unlock with Premium

Childcare

Unlock with Premium

Personal

6.1% higher

Cost of Food

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Follow Us

Privacy Policy • Terms of Use • Returns & Refunds

© Best Places. All rights reserved.