salaryOmaha is 15% 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
$1,448
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$106
👥 People living there
488,837
641,165
Commute to work
19.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
40.1%
53.8%
Own their home
57.4%
52%
Below poverty line
13.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha 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 | Omaha | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $62,440 | $105,090 | +68% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $54,780 | +60% in Portland |
| Plumber | $63,400 | $101,010 | +59% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $130,310 | +54% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $52,800 | $73,710 | +40% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $61,040 | $85,170 | +40% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $85,350 | +37% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $121,050 | +34% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Portland cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $68,819 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Portland?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $98,056 in Portland, 19% more in Portland.