Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 11.4% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 74% (125.1 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $67,352 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Pittsburgh | Portland vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 94.7 | +11.4% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 100.7 | +4.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 72.0 | +73.8% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 107.7 | -0.7% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 97.7 | +2.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 92.4 | +6.8% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Pittsburgh | $44,901 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Pittsburgh | $89,803 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Pittsburgh | $134,704 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.