Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 5.1% less expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 11% (111.0 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $79,020 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Portland | Atlanta vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 105.4 | -5.1% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 105.2 | -4.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 125.1 | -11.3% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 107.0 | -10.0% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 100.1 | -3.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 98.7 | -0.6% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Portland | $52,680 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Portland | $105,360 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Portland | $158,040 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.