salaryAurora 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
$1,887
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$106
👥 People living there
179,898
641,165
Commute to work
27.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
38.5%
53.8%
Own their home
66.4%
52%
Below poverty line
9.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Portland cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,887 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $63,279 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Portland?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $98,056 in Portland, 3% more in Aurora.