Cost of Living Calculator - Puget Island, Washington vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 29.0% more expensive than Puget Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,784 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Puget Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Puget Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Portland
than in Puget Island, Washington
Puget Island, WA vs Portland, OR
Compared to Puget Island, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher

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