Should I move to Portland?

Portland, OR, United States has a cost of living 21.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 78.3). It is ranked #44 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 145.7 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Portland?

The cost of living in Portland is 21.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 78.3). Groceries are 12.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 20.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,180 per month. Local purchasing power index is 145.7 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇸 OR, United States · #44 of 538 cities · 2026

Sollte ich nach Portland ziehen?

21.7% günstiger als NYC — und die Kaufkraft ist very strong.

Nutze den Rechner mit deinem Gehalt für eine persönliche Antwort.

-21.7%

vs NYC

EUR 1,180

Geschätzte Miete in

145.7

Kaufkraft

Very strong

Kaufkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Persönliche Antwort

Vergleiche dein Gehalt — Umzug nach Portland?

Die Zahlen

Kostenaufschlüsselung — Portland

Kostenindizes vs NYC = 100

Lebenshaltungskosten

78.3 Above average

Miete

46.0 Affordable

Lebensmittel

87.3 Above average

Restaurants

79.3 Above average

Kaufkraft

145.7 Very strong

Geschätzte Miete in Portland

1-Zi. — Stadtzentrum EUR 1,180/mo

1-Zi. — Außerhalb des Zentrums EUR 885/mo

3-Zi. — Stadtzentrum EUR 2,054/mo

Ersparnis außerhalb des Zentrums ~25% günstiger

Aus dem Mietindex geschätzt. Tatsächliche Preise können abweichen.

Bereit, die Zahlen zu sehen?

Gib dein Gehalt und deine aktuelle Stadt ein. Erhalte das genaue Nettoeinkommen in Portland — in Sekunden.

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