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


The cost of living in Yelm, Washington is 16.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $41,994 in Yelm, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yelm, Washington is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Yelm
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Yelm, WA
Compared to Portland, Yelm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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