Salary Comparison
Pipelayers: Portland vs Seattle
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Portland, OR
$69,320/yr
Seattle, WA
$82,660/yr
Our recommendation: Seattle, WA
Seattle offers $317 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Portland
Seattle
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$69,320
$82,660
$13,340
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,217
$5,029
$812
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
107
126
-19 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,875
$3,370
$495
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,680
$2,050
$370
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,342
$1,659
$317
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.47×
1.49×
-0.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Portland — Full Details
Seattle — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.