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Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 4.5% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 1% (125.1 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $71,761 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Salt Lake City | Portland vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 100.9 | +4.5% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.4 | +9.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 123.3 | +1.5% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 79.0 | +35.4% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 99.0 | +1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 98.5 | +0.3% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Salt Lake City | $47,841 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Salt Lake City | $95,681 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Salt Lake City | $143,522 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.