salaryCleveland is 12% 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
$1,277
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$106
👥 People living there
366,097
641,165
Commute to work
22.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
22.4%
53.8%
Own their home
41.7%
52%
Below poverty line
30.6%
12.7%
Unemployment
10.8%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland 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 | Cleveland | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,020 | $101,010 | +60% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $130,310 | +55% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $54,780 | +51% in Portland |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $105,090 | +48% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $156,000 | +40% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $123,100 | +38% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $85,170 | +36% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,900 | $83,510 | +31% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Portland cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $67,345 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Portland?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $98,056 in Portland, 55% more in Portland.