Cost of Living in Portland
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Portland, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Portland is below the New York City baseline (composite index 69 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)64
Groceries index84
Dining out index80
Transport index56
Utilities index60
Median annual salary$68,000
Minimum wage$15.05/hr
State income tax rate9.90%
Est. monthly childcare$1,400
Est. monthly healthcare premium$480
YoY inflation3.0%
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