salaryOklahoma City is 17% 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
$1,327
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$106
👥 People living there
697,125
641,165
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
34.7%
53.8%
Own their home
58.6%
52%
Below poverty line
15.1%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City 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 | Oklahoma City | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $54,780 | +201% in Portland |
| Electrician | $61,010 | $105,090 | +72% in Portland |
| Plumber | $59,150 | $101,010 | +71% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,780 | $82,330 | +69% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $82,920 | $130,310 | +57% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $48,940 | $73,710 | +51% in Portland |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $155,330 | +50% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $39,810 | $56,240 | +41% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Portland cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $69,963 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Portland?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $98,056 in Portland, 24% more in Portland.
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