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
$1,988
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$106
👥 People living there
219,215
641,165
Commute to work
30.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
21.2%
53.8%
Own their home
58.9%
52%
Below poverty line
13.3%
12.7%
Unemployment
7.2%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,280 | $101,010 | +60% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $54,780 | +57% in Portland |
| Electrician | $76,710 | $105,090 | +37% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $119,770 | $156,000 | +30% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,760 | $127,360 | +28% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,600 | $85,350 | +19% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $82,330 | -19% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $104,330 | $121,050 | +16% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Portland cheaper to live in?
Modesto 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 Modesto?
About $60,757 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Portland?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $98,056 in Portland, 12% more in Portland.