Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Merlin, Oregon


The cost of living in Merlin, Oregon is 34.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,434 in Merlin, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merlin, Oregon is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Merlin
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Merlin, OR
Compared to Seattle, Merlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower

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