salaryFresno is 3% 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
$1,789
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$106
👥 People living there
545,970
641,165
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
25.5%
53.8%
Own their home
50.1%
52%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.7%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno 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 | Fresno | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $54,780 | +60% in Portland |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $101,010 | +57% in Portland |
| Electrician | $71,710 | $105,090 | +47% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $85,350 | +36% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,900 | $127,360 | +29% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,730 | $123,100 | +21% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $46,500 | $56,240 | +21% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $129,060 | $156,000 | +21% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Portland cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $61,916 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Portland?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $98,056 in Portland, 22% more in Portland.