Vashon, Washington vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 18.8% cheaper than Vashon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $162,454 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Vashon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Vashon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Portland
than in Vashon, Washington
Vashon, WA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Vashon, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower