salaryKansas City is 14% 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
$1,535
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$106
👥 People living there
510,612
641,165
Commute to work
21.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
38.4%
53.8%
Own their home
55.4%
52%
Below poverty line
14.6%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City 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 | Kansas City | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $130,310 | +57% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $97,200 | +54% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $54,780 | +52% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $85,170 | +40% in Portland |
| Electrician | $76,860 | $105,090 | +37% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | $82,330 | +35% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $121,050 | +34% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,750 | $123,100 | +33% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Portland cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $68,349 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Portland?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $98,056 in Portland, 24% more in Portland.