salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,651
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$106
👥 People living there
288,976
641,165
Commute to work
18.8 min
24.1 min
College degree
38.7%
53.8%
Own their home
63.9%
52%
Below poverty line
8.9%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Portland for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $54,780 | +110% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $156,000 | +50% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $85,170 | +31% in Portland |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $105,090 | +27% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,260 | $127,360 | +26% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,720 | $85,350 | +24% in Portland |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $65,260 | -24% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $97,200 | -15% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Portland cheaper to live in?
Anchorage and Portland cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $60,001 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Portland?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $98,056 in Portland, 14% more in Anchorage.