salaryColorado Springs is 5% 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
$1,901
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$106
👥 People living there
487,887
641,165
Commute to work
22.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
42.7%
53.8%
Own their home
60.9%
52%
Below poverty line
9%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $59,210 | $105,090 | +77% in Portland |
| Plumber | $60,510 | $101,010 | +67% in Portland |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $155,330 | +46% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $130,310 | +36% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $85,170 | +35% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $82,330 | +35% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $73,710 | +28% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $45,730 | $56,240 | +23% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Portland cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $62,809 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Portland?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $98,056 in Portland, 7% more in Portland.
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