Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Soap Lake, Washington


The cost of living in Soap Lake, Washington is 38.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,394 in Soap Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Soap Lake, Washington is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Soap Lake
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Soap Lake, WA
Compared to Portland, Soap Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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