salaryEl Paso is 17% 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
$1,246
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$106
👥 People living there
680,130
641,165
Commute to work
23.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
28.1%
53.8%
Own their home
60.8%
52%
Below poverty line
18.4%
12.7%
Unemployment
6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso 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 | El Paso | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $54,780 | +150% in Portland |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $105,090 | +118% in Portland |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $101,010 | +89% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $73,710 | +74% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $85,170 | +69% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $85,350 | +68% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $56,240 | +57% in Portland |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $45,200 | +56% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Portland cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $70,349 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Portland?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $98,056 in Portland, 34% more in Portland.