salaryPittsburgh is 11% 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
$1,621
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$106
👥 People living there
304,759
641,165
Commute to work
22.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
49.1%
53.8%
Own their home
47.7%
52%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $123,100 | +62% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $82,370 | $130,310 | +58% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,470 | $54,780 | +54% in Portland |
| Electrician | $69,340 | $105,090 | +52% in Portland |
| Plumber | $70,100 | $101,010 | +44% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,190 | $85,350 | +35% in Portland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,630 | $158,890 | +33% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,060 | $83,510 | +32% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Portland cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $66,813 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Portland?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $98,056 in Portland, 28% more in Portland.