Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 9.7% more expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 56% (194.7 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $68,388 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 Francisco | Portland | San Francisco vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 105.4 | +9.7% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 105.2 | +3.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 125.1 | +55.6% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 107.0 | +61.3% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 100.1 | +6.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 98.7 | +20.6% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Portland | $45,592 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Portland | $91,184 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Portland | $136,777 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.