Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 4.5% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 41% (125.1 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $78,559 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | San Jose | Portland vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 110.4 | -4.5% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 105.2 | +0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 211.9 | -41.0% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 156.7 | -31.7% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 100.3 | -0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 119.3 | -17.2% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in San Jose | $52,372 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in San Jose | $104,745 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in San Jose | $157,117 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.