salaryCincinnati is 11% 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
$1,379
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$106
👥 People living there
311,224
641,165
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
41.8%
53.8%
Own their home
39.8%
52%
Below poverty line
25.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $63,490 | $105,090 | +66% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $130,310 | +56% in Portland |
| Plumber | $65,160 | $101,010 | +55% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $54,780 | +50% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $85,170 | +45% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,180 | $83,510 | +30% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $121,420 | $156,000 | +28% in Portland |
| Physician Assistant | $128,520 | $163,810 | +27% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Portland cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $66,323 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Portland?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $98,056 in Portland, 42% more in Portland.