Portland, OR Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Portland, Oregon?
$8,580 / month
for a family, 58.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $102,960 for the year for a family.
$5,633 / month
for a single person, 18.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $67,600 for the year for a single person.

Portland cost of living score
127.7
More expensive
27.7% higher
than the US average
11.7% higher
than the Oregon average
Portland, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 127.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.7% higher than the U.S. average and 11.7% lower than the average for Oregon.

Portland, OR

Housing costs in Portland?
A typical home costs $537,200, which is 58.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.7% more expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portland costs $1,930 per month, which is 35.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.2% more than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Portland?
To live comfortably in Portland, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $102,960 for a family, and $67,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portland?
Portland, Oregon has become a popular destination for those looking to get the most out of their money - with plenty of reasonably priced housing options ranging from single-family homes to luxury apartments. Additionally, groceries and transportation expenses are much lower than other US cities - making Portland an ideal choice for anyone wanting to keep daily costs down.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPortlandOregonUnited States
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    Unlock$468,400$338,100
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  140.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I lived in Portland for 19 years (I've also lived in Boise, ID, the Bay Area, Austin, TX and now Nampa, ID). It drives me nuts when people try to give a large city a  More

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One of the best cities in America. Food scene is the best in the world. Weather is preferable over places where you have the same weather year round. I enjoy the  More

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I moved from Houston to Portland about a year ago. I remember reading the reviews on here and it making me second guess moving before I did, so I wanted to come back and  More

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