What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Oregoncompared to Whidbey Island Station, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Oregon copmared to Whidbey Island Station, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Whidbey Island Station, Washington should increase to $71,878 in Portland, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WHIDBEY ISLAND STATION vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 43.8% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,878 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Portland
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington

Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Portland, OR

Compared to Whidbey Island Station, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

107.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.2% higher

Commute

45.6% higher

Health

4.1% lower

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Personal

9.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Portland, OR

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