Portland, Oregon has an overall cost of living index of 101.5, which is 1.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,655 per month, while the typical home is valued around $581,500. Households earn a median of $90,919 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 26. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$90,919
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,655
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$581,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
101.5
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
101.5
Goods
98.4
Rents / Housing
99.0
Services
147.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $128,780 |
| Registered Nurse | $99,520 |
| Elementary Teacher | $78,320 |
| Electrician | $71,230 |
| Accountant | $96,450 |
| Plumber | $75,880 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $240,800 |
| Civil Engineer | $114,510 |
| Operations Manager | $132,540 |
| Market Research Analyst | $81,300 |
| Health Services Manager | $134,250 |
| Truck Driver | $58,380 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $126,110 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
641,165
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Census ACS
26.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
37
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,536
Per month
Avg Home Value
$593,459
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 97034 | — | $1,957 | $921,400 |
| ZIP 97035 | — | $1,906 | $696,800 |
| ZIP 97080 | — | $1,516 | $456,700 |
| ZIP 97086 | — | $1,476 | $621,700 |
| ZIP 97201 | — | $1,530 | $641,400 |
| ZIP 97202 | — | $1,609 | $657,700 |
| ZIP 97203 | — | $1,459 | $448,500 |
| ZIP 97204 | — | $737 | — |
| ZIP 97205 | — | $1,305 | $637,400 |
| ZIP 97206 | — | $1,573 | $457,600 |
Showing top 10 of 37 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
42°F
July Avg
70°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.9
poor
Hospitals
9
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.8%
Portland has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 101.5. The US national average is 100, so Portland is 1.5 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Portland is $1,655 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Portland is $90,919 per year.
The median home value in Portland is $581,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Portland has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 26.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Oregon is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
