salaryOrlando is 4% 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
$1,955
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$106
👥 People living there
319,758
641,165
Commute to work
26.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
42.5%
53.8%
Own their home
39.5%
52%
Below poverty line
14.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $50,820 | $105,090 | +107% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $85,170 | +87% in Portland |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $101,010 | +82% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $130,310 | +56% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | $54,780 | +55% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $97,200 | +54% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $73,710 | +48% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,030 | $83,510 | +37% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Portland cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $62,368 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Portland?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $98,056 in Portland, 20% more in Portland.