salaryFrisco 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
$2,246
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$106
👥 People living there
219,304
641,165
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
67.5%
53.8%
Own their home
65.9%
52%
Below poverty line
3.6%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Portland cheaper to live in?
Frisco is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,246 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Frisco?
About $65,171 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Portland?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $98,056 in Portland, 65% more in Frisco.