Pullman, Washington vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 36.8% more expensive than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,194 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Pullman, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Portland
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Pullman, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  108.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher