salaryPortland is 9% 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
$2,511
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$106
👥 People living there
439,418
641,165
Commute to work
29.8 min
24.1 min
College degree
48.7%
53.8%
Own their home
42.3%
52%
Below poverty line
13.4%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.4%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | $54,780 | +41% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $85,350 | -31% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $130,310 | -30% in Portland |
| Plumber | $77,880 | $101,010 | +30% in Portland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $158,890 | -27% in Portland |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $155,330 | -27% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $97,200 | -26% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $85,170 | -25% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Portland cheaper to live in?
Portland is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,874 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $54,711 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Portland?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $98,056 in Portland, 12% more in Oakland.