salaryPortland is 3% 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
$2,666
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$106
👥 People living there
236,254
641,165
Commute to work
26.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
77.1%
53.8%
Own their home
41.3%
52%
Below poverty line
7.4%
12.7%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $71,860 | $101,010 | +41% in Portland |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $105,090 | +38% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $85,170 | +27% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $102,710 | $130,310 | +27% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $121,050 | -23% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $60,800 | $73,710 | +21% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $46,640 | $56,240 | +21% in Portland |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $155,330 | -20% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Portland cheaper to live in?
Portland is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,874 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $58,092 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Portland?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $98,056 in Portland, 56% more in Arlington.