Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 6.1% more expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 43% (179.3 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $70,666 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | Portland | San Diego vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 105.4 | +6.1% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 105.2 | +2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 125.1 | +43.3% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 107.0 | +62.9% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 100.1 | -0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 98.7 | +15.2% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Portland | $47,110 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Portland | $94,221 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Portland | $141,331 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.