salaryMontgomery is 18% 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
$1,304
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$106
👥 People living there
197,494
641,165
Commute to work
20.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
33.8%
53.8%
Own their home
54.4%
52%
Below poverty line
21.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.4%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery 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 | Montgomery | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $49,910 | $105,090 | +111% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,360 | $54,780 | +108% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $123,100 | +105% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $97,200 | +100% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $85,170 | +75% in Portland |
| Plumber | $57,960 | $101,010 | +74% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $79,570 | $130,310 | +64% in Portland |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $163,810 | +61% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Portland cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $70,530 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Portland?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $98,056 in Portland, 38% more in Portland.