2026 city cost profile
Cost of Living in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon has an overall cost of living index of 120.2, which is 20% above the national average.
Index
120.2
20% above the national average
Key stats
Index
120.2
National average = 100
Rent
$2,675
Estimated average monthly rent
Home price
$500,000
Estimated median home price
Income
$87,000
Estimated median household income
Category breakdown
Category indexes use 100 as the U.S. national average baseline.
| Category | City index | National average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 145 | 100 | +45.0% |
| Groceries | 112 | 100 | +12.0% |
| Transportation | 107 | 100 | +7.0% |
| Healthcare | 104 | 100 | +4.0% |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | +1.0% |
| Miscellaneous | 109 | 100 | +9.0% |
Salary needed
Single adult
$96,000
Estimated comfortable annual salary
Family of four
$212,000
Estimated comfortable annual salary
Monthly budget examples
Single
$5,440
Couple
$9,030
Family
$12,730
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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.