salaryCharlotte is 8% 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
$1,881
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$106
👥 People living there
903,844
641,165
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
48%
53.8%
Own their home
51%
52%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $85,170 | +120% in Portland |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $105,090 | +78% in Portland |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $101,010 | +72% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $97,200 | +54% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $54,780 | +50% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $73,710 | +45% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $130,310 | +44% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $82,330 | +40% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Portland cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $64,976 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Portland?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $98,056 in Portland, 10% more in Portland.