salaryNorfolk is 8% 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
$1,628
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,322
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$71,299
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$289,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,890
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$106
👥 People living there
233,596
641,165
Commute to work
23 min
24.1 min
College degree
33.5%
53.8%
Own their home
46.3%
52%
Below poverty line
16.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Norfolk | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $62,350 | $105,090 | +69% in Portland |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $101,010 | +63% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $97,200 | +63% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $85,170 | +50% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $130,310 | +46% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $73,710 | +43% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $54,780 | +40% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $82,330 | +30% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Norfolk or Portland cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Norfolk?
About $64,582 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Norfolk or Portland?
The typical household earns $71,299 in Norfolk and $98,056 in Portland, 27% more in Portland.