Jersey City, NJ vs Portland, OR
Cost of Living Comparison
Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Jersey City, NJ = $97,917 in Portland, OR
Buying power is -2.1% lower in Portland, OR
Median Rent
$1,902 vs $1,596
-16.1% lower in Portland, OR
Median Income
$94,813 vs $88,792
-6.4% lower in Portland, OR
Home Value
$534,500 vs $557,600
4.3% higher in Portland, OR
Price Level
108.9 vs 106.6
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$76,100 vs $63,800
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
24.1% vs 21.6%
Lower is more affordable