Roy, Washington vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 3.8% more expensive than Roy, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,922 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Roy, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Roy, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
14% more expensive in Portland
than in Roy, Washington
Roy, WA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Roy, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower