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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 6.8% more expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 19% (148.6 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $70,241 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Portland | New York vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 105.4 | +6.8% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 105.2 | +4.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 125.1 | +18.8% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 107.0 | +18.7% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 100.1 | +5.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 98.7 | +14.9% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Portland | $46,828 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Portland | $93,655 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Portland | $140,483 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.