salaryAlbuquerque is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$106
👥 People living there
562,218
641,165
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
39.2%
53.8%
Own their home
61.8%
52%
Below poverty line
15.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $85,170 | +101% in Portland |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $105,090 | +78% in Portland |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $101,010 | +58% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $83,510 | +46% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $54,780 | +44% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $56,240 | +43% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $85,350 | +38% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $130,310 | +36% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Portland cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $66,201 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Portland?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $98,056 in Portland, 25% more in Portland.