City comparison
Portland vs Atlanta Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Portland (120.2) and Atlanta (110.5).
Portland Index
120.2
Atlanta Index
110.5
Portland Rent
$2,675
Atlanta Rent
$2,375
Portland Home price
$500,000
Atlanta Home price
$410,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Portland to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Atlanta.
Equivalent salary in Atlanta
$88,253
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Portland and Atlanta.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Portland | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 145 | 129 | -16.0 (-11.0%) |
| Groceries | 112 | 101 | -11.0 (-9.8%) |
| Transportation | 107 | 103 | -4.0 (-3.7%) |
| Healthcare | 104 | 97 | -7.0 (-6.7%) |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 109 | 102 | -7.0 (-6.4%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,440 / $4,990
Portland / Atlanta
Couple
$9,030 / $8,280
Portland / Atlanta
Family
$12,730 / $11,680
Portland / Atlanta
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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.