salaryPortland is 9% 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
$3,180
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$106
👥 People living there
228,295
641,165
Commute to work
30.3 min
24.1 min
College degree
63.9%
53.8%
Own their home
60.8%
52%
Below poverty line
5.2%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont 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 | Fremont | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | $54,780 | +41% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $85,350 | -31% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $130,310 | -30% in Portland |
| Plumber | $77,880 | $101,010 | +30% in Portland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $158,890 | -27% in Portland |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $155,330 | -27% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $97,200 | -26% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $85,170 | -25% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Portland cheaper to live in?
Portland is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,874 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $54,711 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Portland?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $98,056 in Portland, 100% more in Fremont.