salaryPortland is 5% 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
$2,474
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$106
👥 People living there
200,928
641,165
Commute to work
25.3 min
24.1 min
College degree
19.5%
53.8%
Own their home
54.4%
52%
Below poverty line
11%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oxnard | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $62,300 | $101,010 | +62% in Portland |
| Electrician | $64,840 | $105,090 | +62% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $54,780 | +57% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $97,200 | -19% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $82,330 | -17% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $103,870 | $121,050 | +17% in Portland |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $155,330 | -16% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $50,680 | $56,240 | +11% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Portland cheaper to live in?
Portland is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,874 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $57,225 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Portland?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $98,056 in Portland, 6% more in Oxnard.