Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Happy Valley, Oregon


The cost of living in Happy Valley, Oregon is 15.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,162 in Happy Valley, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Happy Valley, Oregon is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Happy Valley
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Happy Valley, OR
Compared to Seattle, Happy Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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