salaryJacksonville is 6% 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
$1,719
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$106
👥 People living there
977,670
641,165
Commute to work
24.1 min
24.1 min
College degree
33.2%
53.8%
Own their home
57.6%
52%
Below poverty line
14.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jacksonville | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $58,280 | $105,090 | +80% in Portland |
| Plumber | $58,920 | $101,010 | +71% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $83,520 | $130,310 | +56% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,630 | $54,780 | +50% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $50,540 | $73,710 | +46% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $58,940 | $85,170 | +45% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,080 | $82,330 | +35% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $83,510 | +35% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Portland cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Jacksonville?
About $63,581 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Portland?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $98,056 in Portland, 23% more in Portland.