salaryPortland is 7% 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
$2,279
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$106
👥 People living there
455,548
641,165
Commute to work
29.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
35.6%
53.8%
Own their home
41.2%
52%
Below poverty line
14.8%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $54,780 | +53% in Portland |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $105,090 | +42% in Portland |
| Plumber | $71,110 | $101,010 | +42% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $97,200 | -20% in Portland |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $155,330 | -20% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $82,330 | -19% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $56,240 | +18% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $85,170 | -13% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Portland cheaper to live in?
Portland is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,874 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $55,697 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Portland?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $98,056 in Portland, 4% more in Portland.