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
$1,619
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$106
👥 People living there
573,243
641,165
Commute to work
29.1 min
24.1 min
College degree
36.1%
53.8%
Own their home
47.5%
52%
Below poverty line
19.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $65,590 | $105,090 | +60% in Portland |
| Plumber | $63,200 | $101,010 | +60% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,170 | $54,780 | +51% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $130,310 | +31% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $97,200 | +27% in Portland |
| Pharmacist | $138,110 | $168,830 | +22% in Portland |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,420 | $45,200 | +21% in Portland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,990 | $158,890 | +20% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Portland cheaper to live in?
Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
About $60,536 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Portland?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $98,056 in Portland, 32% more in Portland.