Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 12.2% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 58% (125.1 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $66,820 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Cleveland | Portland vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 93.9 | +12.2% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.6 | +12.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 79.4 | +57.5% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 96.0 | +11.5% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 98.9 | +1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 92.6 | +6.7% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Cleveland | $44,547 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Cleveland | $89,093 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Cleveland | $133,640 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.