salaryLouisville is 13% 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
$1,278
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$106
👥 People living there
631,818
641,165
Commute to work
22.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
33.8%
53.8%
Own their home
60.7%
52%
Below poverty line
15.8%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.5%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville 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 | Louisville | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $85,170 | +89% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $54,780 | +82% in Portland |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $105,090 | +68% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $97,200 | +54% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $84,850 | $130,310 | +54% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,390 | $123,100 | +51% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $110,270 | $156,000 | +41% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $121,050 | +36% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Portland cheaper to live in?
Louisville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,278 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Louisville?
About $67,959 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Portland?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $98,056 in Portland, 26% more in Portland.