Portland vs Denver: Cost of Living
Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Denver is about 3% cheaper overall. Here is how Portland and Denver compare on rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare.
- Portland cost-of-living index: 113 vs 100
- Denver cost-of-living index: 110 vs 100
- Portland median 2BR rent: $2,000/mo
- Denver median 2BR rent: $2,200/mo
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