salaryPortland is 8% 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
$2,538
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,983
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$67,365
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$518,100
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,586
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$106
👥 People living there
459,745
641,165
Commute to work
27.3 min
24.1 min
College degree
37.4%
53.8%
Own their home
30.8%
52%
Below poverty line
19.4%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Miami for cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Miami | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $58,630 | $105,090 | +79% in Portland |
| Plumber | $57,760 | $101,010 | +75% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $54,780 | +52% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $123,100 | +49% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $73,710 | +43% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | $130,310 | +43% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,300 | $82,330 | +41% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,610 | $83,510 | +33% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Miami or Portland cheaper to live in?
Portland is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,874 a month there versus $2,538 in Miami.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Miami?
About $55,409 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Miami or Portland?
The typical household earns $67,365 in Miami and $98,056 in Portland, 31% more in Portland.