Portland, OR
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$68,144
across all roles
Cost Index
89
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,371/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Portland?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.80× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 89 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,782/mo, Portland is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
89
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,371
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,782
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$60,379
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.80×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
1439
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Portland
By gross annual salary
- $201,212
- $200,186
- $198,790
- $195,248
- $193,084
- $193,073
- $191,115
- $188,315
- 9.Dentists$184,420
- $181,990
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,295/mo
- $10,233/mo
- $10,148/mo
- $9,933/mo
- $9,801/mo
- $9,800/mo
- $9,681/mo
- $9,511/mo
- $9,076/mo
- $8,941/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Portland
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.