Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 5.4% more expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 21% (151.3 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $71,145 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Portland | Seattle vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 105.4 | +5.4% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 105.2 | -1.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 125.1 | +20.9% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 107.0 | -13.2% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 100.1 | +6.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 98.7 | +10.5% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Portland | $47,430 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Portland | $94,860 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Portland | $142,290 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.