Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 7.4% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 21% (125.1 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $69,832 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Raleigh | Portland vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 98.2 | +7.4% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.6 | +8.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 103.5 | +20.9% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 89.0 | +20.2% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 98.2 | +2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 97.0 | +1.8% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Raleigh | $46,555 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Raleigh | $93,110 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Raleigh | $139,664 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.