Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Seattle leaves you about $1,089 more a month than Portland after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $78.7K more saved.
| Seattle, WA | Portland, OR | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $9,483 | $8,328 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $0 | $1,154 |
| Rent (median) | $1,998 | $1,596 |
| Commute | $99 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,740 | $1,590 |
| Left over each month | $5,646 | $4,557 |
| Savings after 5 years | $417,830 | $339,101 |
| Seattle | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 116 | 106 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 70 | 60 |
| Average summer high | 79°F | 84°F |
| Average winter low | 35°F | 34°F |
| Rainy days a year | 127 | 133 |
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