salaryBirmingham is 15% 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
$1,291
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$106
👥 People living there
198,173
641,165
Commute to work
20.8 min
24.1 min
College degree
31.1%
53.8%
Own their home
45.5%
52%
Below poverty line
24.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $123,100 | +99% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $54,780 | +98% in Portland |
| Electrician | $56,630 | $105,090 | +86% in Portland |
| Plumber | $60,090 | $101,010 | +68% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $85,170 | +67% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $130,310 | +66% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $97,200 | +60% in Portland |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $163,810 | +55% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Portland cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $69,020 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Portland?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $98,056 in Portland, 49% more in Portland.