City comparison
Los Angeles vs Portland Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Los Angeles (148.5) and Portland (120.2).
Los Angeles Index
148.5
Portland Index
120.2
Los Angeles Rent
$4,025
Portland Rent
$2,675
Los Angeles Home price
$730,000
Portland Home price
$500,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Los Angeles to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Portland.
Equivalent salary in Portland
$101,178
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Los Angeles and Portland.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Los Angeles | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 208 | 145 | -63.0 (-30.3%) |
| Groceries | 123 | 112 | -11.0 (-8.9%) |
| Transportation | 118 | 107 | -11.0 (-9.3%) |
| Healthcare | 111 | 104 | -7.0 (-6.3%) |
| Utilities | 109 | 101 | -8.0 (-7.3%) |
| Miscellaneous | 121 | 109 | -12.0 (-9.9%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$7,070 / $5,440
Los Angeles / Portland
Couple
$11,740 / $9,030
Los Angeles / Portland
Family
$16,540 / $12,730
Los Angeles / 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.