Boston, MA vs Portland, OR — Cost of Living Comparison

Equivalent Salary

$100,000 in Boston, MA = $95,555 in Portland, OR

Buying power is -4.4% lower in Portland, OR

Median Rent

$2,093 vs $1,596

-23.7% lower in Portland, OR

Median Income

$94,755 vs $88,792

-6.3% lower in Portland, OR

Home Value

$710,400 vs $557,600

-21.5% lower in Portland, OR

Price Level

111.6 vs 106.6

US avg = 100

Salary Needed for Median Rent
$83,700 vs $63,800
30% of gross income guideline

Rent as % of Income

26.5% vs 21.6%

Lower is more affordable