salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,649
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$106
👥 People living there
427,246
641,165
Commute to work
22 min
24.1 min
College degree
55.5%
53.8%
Own their home
47.7%
52%
Below poverty line
16%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Minneapolis | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $85,170 | +116% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $54,780 | +111% in Portland |
| Electrician | $81,890 | $105,090 | +28% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,660 | $83,510 | +27% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | $130,310 | +26% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $130,920 | $156,000 | +19% in Portland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,370 | $158,890 | +19% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $103,570 | $121,050 | +17% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or Portland cheaper to live in?
Minneapolis and Portland cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Minneapolis?
About $60,343 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or Portland?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $98,056 in Portland, 11% more in Portland.