salaryHuntsville is 13% 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
$1,364
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$106
👥 People living there
222,791
641,165
Commute to work
19.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
47.2%
53.8%
Own their home
58.3%
52%
Below poverty line
12.6%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $123,100 | +97% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $54,780 | +96% in Portland |
| Electrician | $58,500 | $105,090 | +80% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $85,170 | +77% in Portland |
| Plumber | $57,020 | $101,010 | +77% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 | $130,310 | +69% in Portland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $158,890 | +53% in Portland |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $163,810 | +53% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Portland cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $67,961 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Portland?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $98,056 in Portland, 18% more in Portland.