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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 7.7% more expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 36% (170.4 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $69,621 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Portland | Los Angeles vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 105.4 | +7.7% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 105.2 | +1.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 125.1 | +36.2% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 107.0 | +48.3% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 100.1 | +4.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 98.7 | +14.8% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Portland | $46,414 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Portland | $92,828 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Portland | $139,242 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.