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
$2,065
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$106
👥 People living there
718,877
641,165
Commute to work
24.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
56.5%
53.8%
Own their home
48.8%
52%
Below poverty line
11.2%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Denver | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $63,150 | $105,090 | +66% in Portland |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $101,010 | +58% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $54,780 | +38% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $130,310 | +29% in Portland |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $163,810 | +22% in Portland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $158,890 | +19% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $121,050 | -15% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $85,350 | -14% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Portland cheaper to live in?
Denver 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 Denver?
About $59,795 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Portland?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $98,056 in Portland, 4% more in Denver.