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Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 2.7% less expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 10% (113.1 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $77,097 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Portland | Philadelphia vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 105.4 | -2.7% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 105.2 | -8.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 125.1 | -9.6% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 107.0 | +6.9% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 100.1 | +2.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 98.7 | +7.8% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Portland | $51,398 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Portland | $102,796 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Portland | $154,193 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.