Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 0.9% less expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 6% (118.2 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $75,670 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Portland | Baltimore vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 105.4 | -0.9% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 105.2 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 125.1 | -5.5% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 107.0 | +3.0% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 100.1 | +1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 98.7 | +7.7% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Portland | $50,447 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Portland | $100,894 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Portland | $151,341 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.