salaryPhiladelphia is 3% 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
$1,814
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,623
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$66,816
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$243,100
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,003
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$112
$106
👥 People living there
1,579,706
641,165
Commute to work
31.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
35.4%
53.8%
Own their home
51.8%
52%
Below poverty line
21.4%
12.7%
Unemployment
8.1%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Philadelphia | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,570 | $54,780 | +50% in Portland |
| Electrician | $74,590 | $105,090 | +41% in Portland |
| Plumber | $74,860 | $101,010 | +35% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $101,180 | $130,310 | +29% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $45,890 | $56,240 | +23% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,820 | $123,100 | +22% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,050 | $127,360 | +21% in Portland |
| Physician Assistant | $135,640 | $163,810 | +21% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Philadelphia or Portland cheaper to live in?
Philadelphia is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,814 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Philadelphia?
About $61,677 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Philadelphia or Portland?
The typical household earns $66,816 in Philadelphia and $98,056 in Portland, 32% more in Portland.