salaryPortland is 5% 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
$2,987
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$106
👥 People living there
195,240
641,165
Commute to work
28.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
49%
53.8%
Own their home
55.4%
52%
Below poverty line
7.8%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Portland cheaper to live in?
Portland is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,874 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $57,128 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Portland?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $98,056 in Portland, 33% more in Huntington Beach.
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