salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,760
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$106
👥 People living there
1,307,930
641,165
Commute to work
25.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
38.2%
53.8%
Own their home
42.4%
52%
Below poverty line
16.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $54,780 | +127% in Portland |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $105,090 | +78% in Portland |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $101,010 | +65% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $73,710 | +51% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $85,170 | +31% in Portland |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $50,350 | +31% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | $56,240 | +30% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $83,510 | +30% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Portland cheaper to live in?
Dallas and Portland cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $61,357 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Portland?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $98,056 in Portland, 22% more in Portland.