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Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 5.2% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 8% (125.1 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $71,296 buys in Las Vegas, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Las Vegas | Portland vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 100.2 | +5.2% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.3 | +9.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 115.5 | +8.3% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 90.6 | +18.0% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 98.7 | +1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 101.6 | -2.8% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Las Vegas | $47,531 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Las Vegas | $95,062 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Las Vegas | $142,593 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.