salaryLincoln is 15% 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
$1,328
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$106
👥 People living there
294,856
641,165
Commute to work
18.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
41.8%
53.8%
Own their home
56.1%
52%
Below poverty line
12.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $60,680 | $105,090 | +73% in Portland |
| Plumber | $60,670 | $101,010 | +66% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $156,000 | +53% in Portland |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $155,330 | +53% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $54,780 | +52% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $87,530 | $130,310 | +49% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $73,710 | +48% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $127,360 | +46% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Portland cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $69,067 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Portland?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $98,056 in Portland, 21% more in Portland.