salaryColumbus is 10% 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
$1,611
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$106
👥 People living there
914,802
641,165
Commute to work
21.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
38.2%
53.8%
Own their home
44.1%
52%
Below poverty line
18.1%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $64,700 | $105,090 | +62% in Portland |
| Plumber | $63,260 | $101,010 | +60% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $130,310 | +55% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $54,780 | +46% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $85,170 | +38% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $83,510 | +35% in Portland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $158,890 | +28% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $156,000 | +28% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Portland cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $66,255 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Portland?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $98,056 in Portland, 27% more in Portland.