Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 13.8% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 45% (125.1 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $65,877 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | New Orleans | Portland vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 92.6 | +13.8% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.7 | +12.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 86.0 | +45.5% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 71.2 | +50.2% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 95.7 | +4.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 98.2 | +0.5% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in New Orleans | $43,918 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in New Orleans | $87,835 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in New Orleans | $131,753 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.