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Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 13.3% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 59% (125.1 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $66,216 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Louisville/Jefferson County | Portland vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 93.1 | +13.3% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.2 | +9.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 78.6 | +59.3% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 75.0 | +42.7% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 96.8 | +3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 93.2 | +5.9% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $44,144 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $88,288 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $132,432 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.