salaryGrand Rapids is 10% 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
$1,751
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$106
👥 People living there
198,535
641,165
Commute to work
19 min
24.1 min
College degree
41.6%
53.8%
Own their home
54%
52%
Below poverty line
16.9%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Grand Rapids | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $62,240 | $105,090 | +69% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $83,920 | $130,310 | +55% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $56,260 | $85,170 | +51% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,290 | $123,100 | +46% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $107,520 | $156,000 | +45% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $39,890 | $56,240 | +41% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,900 | $82,330 | +33% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $64,880 | $85,350 | +32% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or Portland cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,751 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Grand Rapids?
About $66,201 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or Portland?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $98,056 in Portland, 24% more in Portland.