salaryAtlanta is 5% 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
$1,999
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$106
👥 People living there
505,268
641,165
Commute to work
26.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
59.2%
53.8%
Own their home
46.4%
52%
Below poverty line
16.9%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $54,780 | +197% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $85,170 | +80% in Portland |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $105,090 | +79% in Portland |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $101,010 | +73% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $97,200 | +60% in Portland |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $163,810 | +47% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $73,710 | +45% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $130,310 | +30% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Portland cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $63,216 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Portland?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $98,056 in Portland, 6% more in Portland.