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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 9.8% less expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 37% (79.0 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $83,150 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Portland | St. Louis vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 105.4 | -9.8% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 105.2 | -5.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 125.1 | -36.8% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 107.0 | -34.6% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 100.1 | -1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 98.7 | -7.8% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Portland | $55,433 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Portland | $110,867 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Portland | $166,300 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.