salaryNew Orleans is 14% 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
$1,508
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$106
👥 People living there
371,853
641,165
Commute to work
22.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
42.4%
53.8%
Own their home
51.2%
52%
Below poverty line
22.6%
12.7%
Unemployment
7.5%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans 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 | New Orleans | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $54,780 | +229% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $85,170 | +129% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $97,200 | +98% in Portland |
| Electrician | $62,490 | $105,090 | +68% in Portland |
| Plumber | $62,450 | $101,010 | +62% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $81,850 | $130,310 | +59% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $36,780 | $56,240 | +53% in Portland |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,520 | $45,200 | +48% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Portland cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in New Orleans?
About $68,310 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Portland?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $98,056 in Portland, 38% more in Portland.