Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 6.0% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 14% (125.1 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $70,776 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Jacksonville | Portland vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 99.5 | +6.0% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.2 | +9.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 109.8 | +14.0% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 87.5 | +22.2% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 98.9 | +1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 99.6 | -0.9% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Jacksonville | $47,184 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Jacksonville | $94,368 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Jacksonville | $141,552 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.