Stanwood, Washington vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 2.1% more expensive than Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,041 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Stanwood, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% more expensive in Portland
than in Stanwood, Washington
Stanwood, WA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Stanwood, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher