City comparison
Atlanta vs Portland Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Atlanta (110.5) and Portland (120.2).
Atlanta Index
110.5
Portland Index
120.2
Atlanta Rent
$2,375
Portland Rent
$2,675
Atlanta Home price
$410,000
Portland Home price
$500,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Atlanta to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Portland.
Equivalent salary in Portland
$95,725
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Atlanta and Portland.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Atlanta | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 129 | 145 | +16.0 (+12.4%) |
| Groceries | 101 | 112 | +11.0 (+10.9%) |
| Transportation | 103 | 107 | +4.0 (+3.9%) |
| Healthcare | 97 | 104 | +7.0 (+7.2%) |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 102 | 109 | +7.0 (+6.9%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,990 / $5,440
Atlanta / Portland
Couple
$8,280 / $9,030
Atlanta / Portland
Family
$11,680 / $12,730
Atlanta / Portland
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.