Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 10.4% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 42% (125.1 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $67,920 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Columbus | Portland vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 95.5 | +10.4% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.6 | +12.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 87.9 | +42.3% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 95.5 | +12.0% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 98.9 | +1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 96.6 | +2.2% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Columbus | $45,280 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Columbus | $90,560 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Columbus | $135,840 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.