salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,618
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$106
👥 People living there
180,547
641,165
Commute to work
31.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
22.5%
53.8%
Own their home
58%
52%
Below poverty line
12.4%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario for less poverty.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,920 | $101,010 | +58% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $54,780 | +57% in Portland |
| Electrician | $72,790 | $105,090 | +44% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $85,350 | +22% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | $127,360 | +21% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $46,700 | $56,240 | +20% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $121,050 | +18% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $133,270 | $156,000 | +17% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Portland cheaper to live in?
Ontario and Portland cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $59,424 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Portland?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $98,056 in Portland, 2% more in Portland.