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
$1,893
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,729
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$87,717
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$420,700
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,850
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$106
👥 People living there
1,642,323
641,165
Commute to work
25.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
33.6%
53.8%
Own their home
57.3%
52%
Below poverty line
13.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
5%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Phoenix 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 | Phoenix | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $61,210 | $105,090 | +72% in Portland |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $101,010 | +58% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $82,330 | +39% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $85,170 | +38% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $130,310 | +29% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $121,050 | +23% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,770 | $127,360 | +23% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $73,710 | +22% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Phoenix or Portland cheaper to live in?
Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
About $61,222 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Phoenix or Portland?
The typical household earns $87,717 in Phoenix and $98,056 in Portland, 11% more in Portland.