Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 10.2% more expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 41% (125.1 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $68,081 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Indianapolis | Portland vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 95.7 | +10.2% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 94.3 | +11.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 88.9 | +40.7% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 86.4 | +23.9% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 99.1 | +1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 96.7 | +2.1% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Indianapolis | $45,388 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Indianapolis | $90,775 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Indianapolis | $136,163 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.