salaryPortland is 5% 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
$2,591
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,138
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$100,540
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$503,700
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,349
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$106
👥 People living there
211,666
641,165
Commute to work
35.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
17.8%
53.8%
Own their home
63.3%
52%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
7.1%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Moreno Valley for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Moreno Valley or Portland cheaper to live in?
Portland is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,874 a month there versus $2,591 in Moreno Valley.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Moreno Valley?
About $57,128 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Moreno Valley or Portland?
The typical household earns $100,540 in Moreno Valley and $98,056 in Portland, 3% more in Moreno Valley.
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