salaryPortland 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
$2,946
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$106
👥 People living there
294,078
641,165
Commute to work
36.8 min
24.1 min
College degree
54.8%
53.8%
Own their home
27.9%
52%
Below poverty line
15.6%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.5%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $79,020 | $105,090 | +33% in Portland |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $101,010 | +28% in Portland |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $155,330 | -26% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $121,050 | -23% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $85,170 | -20% in Portland |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $168,830 | +19% in Portland |
| HVAC Technician | $77,990 | $65,260 | -16% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $48,370 | $56,240 | +16% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Portland cheaper to live in?
Portland is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,874 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $56,193 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Portland?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $98,056 in Portland, 7% more in Jersey City.