Cost of Living in Portland, United States

Portland has a cost of living index of 119/100 (New York = 100). It is 19% more expensive than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

119/100
Cost Index
$4,645/mo
Median Income
65/100
Safety Index
oceanic temperate
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 75/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,550/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,300/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,100/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 58/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.28/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.25/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.15/kg
Dining OutScore: 58/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$16/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$70/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
TransportationScore: 65/100
Monthly Transit Pass$100/month
One-Way Ticket$2.8/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2/km
UtilitiesScore: 48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$45/month
HealthcareScore: 65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$120/visit
Dentist Visit$120/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$20/course
EntertainmentScore: 52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$13/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$25/cut
Haircut (Women)$50/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6/bottle
ClothingScore: 56/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

180 Mbps
Internet Speed
$350
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Pearl District, Northwest Portland, Southeast Hawthorne

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portland cheap to live in?

Portland has a cost of living index of 119/100, where New York = 100. It is 19% more expensive than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $2,380–$3,332 per month.

How much does rent cost in Portland?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Portland costs approximately $1,550/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,300/month.

Is Portland good for digital nomads?

Portland has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 180 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $350/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Portland?

The median net monthly salary in Portland is approximately $4,645 USD. The income tax rate is around 9.9%.

How does Portland compare to New York for cost of living?

Portland (cost index 119) is 19% more expensive than New York (cost index 100).

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