salaryMemphis 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
$1,399
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,194
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$55,797
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$169,000
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.2
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,845
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$223
$106
👥 People living there
618,980
641,165
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.1 min
College degree
28%
53.8%
Own their home
44.9%
52%
Below poverty line
23.1%
12.7%
Unemployment
8.3%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Memphis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Memphis | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,550 | $54,780 | +123% in Portland |
| Electrician | $60,890 | $105,090 | +73% in Portland |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $101,010 | +72% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $81,500 | $130,310 | +60% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $78,580 | $123,100 | +57% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $50,620 | $73,710 | +46% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $39,260 | $56,240 | +43% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,140 | $83,510 | +41% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Memphis or Portland cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Memphis?
About $68,619 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Memphis or Portland?
The typical household earns $55,797 in Memphis and $98,056 in Portland, 43% more in Portland.