Troutdale, Oregon vs. Merlin, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merlin, Oregon is 9.6% cheaper than Troutdale, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $45,217 in Merlin, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Troutdale, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merlin, Oregon is cheaper than Troutdale, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Merlin
than in Troutdale, Oregon
Troutdale, OR vs. Merlin, OR
Compared to Troutdale, Merlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower