Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 0.3% more expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 17% (146.9 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $74,744 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Portland | Denver vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 105.4 | +0.3% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 105.2 | -4.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 125.1 | +17.4% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 107.0 | -17.9% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 100.1 | -0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 98.7 | +7.2% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Portland | $49,829 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Portland | $99,659 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Portland | $149,488 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.