Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 8.3% more expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 24% (155.6 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $69,262 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Miami | Portland | Miami vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 105.4 | +8.3% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 105.2 | -1.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 125.1 | +24.3% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 107.0 | -9.1% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 100.1 | +9.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 98.7 | +7.9% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Portland | $46,174 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Portland | $92,349 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Portland | $138,523 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.