salaryLas Vegas 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
$1,806
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$106
👥 People living there
660,400
641,165
Commute to work
25.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
27.7%
53.8%
Own their home
56.6%
52%
Below poverty line
14%
12.7%
Unemployment
7.4%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Las Vegas | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $54,780 | +102% in Portland |
| Plumber | $59,700 | $101,010 | +69% in Portland |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $105,090 | +48% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $85,170 | +44% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $44,220 | $56,240 | +27% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $82,330 | +27% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $130,310 | +25% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $97,200 | +25% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Vegas or Portland cheaper to live in?
Las Vegas is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,806 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Las Vegas?
About $63,117 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Portland?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $98,056 in Portland, 19% more in Portland.